Pago Casa Gran
Casa Benasal Elegant
The Crianza bottling of the Benasal sites. Similar blends to the “young” wine and the CRUX Reserva, we still see a shocking amount of concentration and power, finessed with a very well balanced structure. Amazing value to quality ratio here and a wine that can be consumed or aged. Smoky, chalky, red fruit, weight carried gracefully by lush acid and strong tannins. Strong palate front to back, but a vibrant that keeps the energy flowing. Great juice and again, great value!
Region: Valencia
Appellation: Valencia D.O.
Varietal/Blend: Garnacha Tintorera, Syrah, Monastrell
ABV: 14.0%
Vineyard & Vine Age: Bull Swamp and Manilla vineyards in Baw Baw Shire. The vines were planted in 1961 and and 1964 respectively.
Cellar: Pago Casa Gran Casa Benasal Elegant is naturally fermented in stainless steel tanks. The wine then matures for six months, with aging divided evenly between concrete and oak vessels to develop structure and character without masking its origin.
CSPC: 804168
Winemakers Note:
Ripe mulberries, dark cherries, roasted herbs and spices. Quite a fruity
and fl avorful, medium-bodied palate with damsons and juicy black
fruit that are dialed into the sweet tannins. Long and gentle fi nish.
What the Critics are saying:
James Suckling 91 points. A fruity nose of cherries, mulberries
and blackcurrants with fresh herbs and
smoke. It’s medium-bodied with fine
tannins and lively acidity. Juicy and
fruity with vivid character and
freshness. A blend of garnacha
tintorera, syrah and monastrell. From
organically grown grapes. Vegan.
Region: Valencia
Appellation: Valencia D.O.
TECHNICAL INFO
Varietal/Blend: Garnacha Tintorera, Syrah, Monastrell
ABV: 14.0%
Vineyard: Pago Casa Gran Casa Benasal Elegant is organically grown in estate vineyards with permanent cover crops. The 25- to 35-year-old vines sit at 550 meters in white clay and sandy soils under a moderate Mediterranean climate.
Cellar: Pago Casa Gran Casa Benasal Elegant is naturally fermented in stainless steel tanks. The wine then matures for six months, with aging divided evenly between concrete and oak vessels to develop structure and character without masking its origin.
CSPC: 804168
Winemakers Note: Ripe mulberries, dark cherries, roasted herbs and spices. Quite a fruity
and fl avorful, medium-bodied palate with damsons and juicy black
fruit that are dialed into the sweet tannins. Long and gentle fi nish.
What the Critics are saying: James Suckling 91 points. A fruity nose of cherries, mulberries
and blackcurrants with fresh herbs and
smoke. It’s medium-bodied with fine
tannins and lively acidity. Juicy and
fruity with vivid character and
freshness. A blend of garnacha
tintorera, syrah and monastrell. From
organically grown grapes. Vegan.
Giovanni Autuori
Calgary + Alberta South
T: 403-971-1898
E: giovanni@vinoalvino.ca
Joe Gurba
Edmonton + Alberta North
T: 780-203-5284
E: joeg@vinoalvino.ca
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TECHNICAL INFO
Country: Spain
Region: Valencia
Appellation: Valencia D.O.
Climate:
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Varietal/Blend: Garnacha Tintorera, Syrah, Monastrell
Fermentation: Spontaneous fermentation with native yeasts in old oak puncheons.
Ageing:
Vineyard & Vine Age: Bull Swamp and Manilla vineyards in Baw Baw Shire. The vines were planted in 1961 and and 1964 respectively.
ABV: 14.0%
Produced Cases: 50
CSPC: 804168
Calgary + Alberta South
Andrew Stewart
403-604-0408
andrew@vinoalvino.ca
Edmonton + Alberta North
Joe Gurba
780-203-5284
joe@vinoalvino.ca
Saskatoon + Saskatchewan South
Kerrie Gavin
306-290-0277
kerrie@vinoalvino.ca
