Cariñena
‘The wine of stones’, due to the stony terrain that makes up the Designation of Origin. A geographical area that stands out for its perfect blend of tradition and innovation. An area where tradition and innovation go hand in hand. Vineyards on stony soils and a harsh climate produce concentrated, aromatic grapes. Wines with an incomparable flavour.
Geographic area
The geographical area of the Cariñena PDO, consisting of land located in 16 municipalities, is situated in the south of the province of Zaragoza, in a territory with a long history of wine production that encompasses the Sierra de Algairén and Campo de Cariñena areas, characterised by its continental climate and stony, limestone soils.
Comarcas
The origins of Aragonese vineyards lie in the region known as Celtiberia, where the Roman villa of Carae, now Cariñena, was located. Furthermore, from the 15th to the 19th centuries, numerous chronicles praised the wines of Cariñena. Later, in 1932, coinciding with the creation of the designations of origin, the Cariñena Oenological Station was inaugurated.
Temporada
All year
- The vines survive in almost extreme conditions and produce small grapes, which are therefore more concentrated, intense and aromatic, to make wines with an incomparable flavour.
The Cariñena PDO is one of the oldest wine designations of origin in Spain and the oldest in Aragon. The wine tradition in this area has been documented for centuries, to the extent that the Cariñena Town Council established rules to regulate and protect wine quality in the 17th century, which was exceptional for the time. This historical heritage makes Cariñena a benchmark for Spanish wine and a symbol of the region’s commitment to quality and wine-making tradition.
Regulatory Council of the Cariñena Designation of Origin
- Camino de la Platera, 7. 50400 Cariñena (Zaragoza)
- Phone: 976 793 031
- Fax: 976 621 107
- consejoregulador@elvinodelaspiedras.es
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General characteristics
- Full-bodied, meaty red wines.
- Balance between acidity and alcohol content.
- Intense, fruity aromas.
- Well-integrated tannins, which contribute smoothness.
- Pleasant, persistent aftertaste.
- The interaction between the diversity of soils and demanding climatic conditions favours the presence of different microclimates, giving rise to wines with distinct profiles within the Cariñena PDO.