Spain Organic Wine D. O. Somontano

Specifications: Varieties: Merlot and Tempranillo. Merlot variety whose cultivation in France is very widespread. Excellent results are produced in the Somontano region. This type of grape adapts easily to different types of soil. The bunch is of a loose nature and the grape is quite small.

Traditionally this grape is associated with Carbernet Sauvignon, it lends fruity aromatics and smoothness, which make it a perfect compliment to tannic qualities of the Carbernet. Tempranillo: The tempranillo is a high quality red grape found in various places in Spain.

It may appear under twenty or so different names such as Cencibel, Ull de Lebre, tinto fino etc. Despite its excellent wine-making qualities it is found in little more than 2% of the Spanish vine.

This grape is normally found in the North of The Iberian peninsula and its presence in the Somontano region is greater than that of the national average, representing up to 40% of the harvest at Bodegas Pirineos. The presence of this grape guarantees quality in a number of our wines.

It is a medium-sized spherical grape of a bluish black colour with a good proportion of skin and pulp which lends to the elaboration process an intense ruby red colour and fruity aromas (raspberry, redcurrant, plum raisins).

In addition to good acidity it is low in oxidation and for this very reason it can be considered without a doubt, the king of grapes as far as Crianza wines