Pago Casa Gran

Casa Benasal Tinto

The youngest and most vibrant presentation of Pago Casa Gran’s red blend series, this inky, juicy wine still holds remarkable freshness with a fleet footed structure. An admirable balance to achieve in this region. Black berry, crushed violets, gentle tannins, and a refreshing back palate. Lovely and superbly priced juice from this holistic estate!

Spain
Red
Still
Biodynamic Wine
Vegan
Biodynamic Wine

Region:  Valencia

Appellation:  Valencia D.O.

Varietal/Blend:  Garnacha Tintorera, Syrah, Monastrell

ABV:  13.5%

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 Tinto ferments and macerates in stainless steel tanks with indigenous yeast. Maceration time varies by grape and soil. The wine rests in concrete for at least six months, including three months on lees.

CSPC:  804166

Winemakers Note:  Rosemary, red plums, violets and strawberries on the nose. Bright and
crunchy with a medium body, medium tannins and youthful, fl oral
fi nish.

What the Critics are saying:  James Suckling 91 points. Bright and perfumed nose with
ripe dark and blue fruit, as well as
hints of violets, cloves and anisette.
Medium-bodied with velvety
tannins. Rich and fruity with a
sappy finish. From organically
grown grapes. Drink or hold.

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Pago Casa Gran
Casa Benasal Tinto

Region:  Valencia

Appellation:  Valencia D.O.

Spain
Red
Biodynamic Wine
Vegan
Vegan Wine
The youngest and most vibrant presentation of Pago Casa Gran’s red blend series, this inky, juicy wine still holds remarkable freshness with a fleet footed structure. An admirable balance to achieve in this region. Black berry, crushed violets, gentle tannins, and a refreshing back palate. Lovely and superbly priced juice from this holistic estate!

TECHNICAL INFO

Varietal/Blend:  Garnacha Tintorera, Syrah, Monastrell

ABV:  13.5%

Vineyard:  Pago Casa Gran Casa Benasal Tinto is organically grown in estate vineyards planted between 1995 and 2000. At 550 meters, the vines thrive in white clay and sandy soils with permanent cover crops under a moderate Mediterranean climate.

Cellar: Pago Casa Gran Casa Benasal Tinto ferments and macerates in stainless steel tanks with indigenous yeast. Maceration time varies by grape and soil. The wine rests in concrete for at least six months, including three months on lees.

CSPC:  804166

Winemakers Note: Rosemary, red plums, violets and strawberries on the nose. Bright and
crunchy with a medium body, medium tannins and youthful, fl oral
fi nish.

What the Critics are saying: James Suckling 91 points. Bright and perfumed nose with
ripe dark and blue fruit, as well as
hints of violets, cloves and anisette.
Medium-bodied with velvety
tannins. Rich and fruity with a
sappy finish. From organically
grown grapes. Drink or hold.

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: 

Altitude: 

Soils: 

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:  13.5%

Produced Cases:  50

CSPC:  804166

Calgary + Alberta South

Andrew Stewart

403-604-0408

andrew@vinoalvino.ca

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Edmonton + Alberta North

Joe Gurba

780-203-5284

joe@vinoalvino.ca

Saskatoon + Saskatchewan South

Kerrie Gavin

306-290-0277

kerrie@vinoalvino.ca