Pago Casa Gran
Falcata Casa Gran
Falcata: an ancient Iberian sword used to fight the Romans during the 4th century B.C. These weapons were non-transferable and thus buried with the soldiers upon death. Represented here for the Iberian settlement that once stood above Pago Casa Gran. Here, the Crianza bottling of the most expressive sites gives forth a more lifted red fruit, blackberries and baking spice, with a smack of plum at the end. Concentrated but lively and certainly safe to age for a decade. Outstanding.
Region: Valencia
Appellation: Valencia D.O.
Varietal/Blend: Garnacha Tintorera, Syrah, Monastrell
ABV: 14.5%
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 Falcata Casa Gran ferments and macerates at controlled temperature in stainless steel. Each variety is vinified separately with native yeast, blended after fermentation, then aged twelve months in French oak and twelve months in bottle.
CSPC: 804170
Winemakers Note: Plenty of cherries, bramble fruit and hints of vanilla, mineral and oregano. Medium-bodied with snappy acidity. Crunchy and juicy with redcurrants and red cherries. Delicious, with a creamy edge in the finish.
What the Critics are saying:
James Suckling 92 points. Aromas of dark cherries, cassis, dark
chocolate and Mediterranean herbs.
Full-bodied with creamy tannins and
bright acidity. Textured and racy
with a firm finish. A blend of
garnacha tintorera, syrah and
monastrell. From organically grown
grapes. Vegan. Drink from 2022.
Region: Valencia
Appellation: Valencia D.O.
TECHNICAL INFO
Varietal/Blend: Garnacha Tintorera, Syrah, Monastrell
ABV: 14.5%
Vineyard: Pago Casa Gran Falcata Casa Gran is organically grown in estate vineyards at 550 meters, with permanent cover crops. The vines—20 and 40 years old—are rooted in white clay and sandy soils under a moderate Mediterranean climate.
Cellar: Pago Casa Gran Falcata Casa Gran ferments and macerates at controlled temperature in stainless steel. Each variety is vinified separately with native yeast, blended after fermentation, then aged twelve months in French oak and twelve months in bottle.
CSPC: 804170
Winemakers Note: Plenty of cherries, bramble fruit and hints of vanilla, mineral and oregano. Medium-bodied with snappy acidity. Crunchy and juicy with redcurrants and red cherries. Delicious, with a creamy edge in the finish.
What the Critics are saying: James Suckling 92 points. Aromas of dark cherries, cassis, dark
chocolate and Mediterranean herbs.
Full-bodied with creamy tannins and
bright acidity. Textured and racy
with a firm finish. A blend of
garnacha tintorera, syrah and
monastrell. From organically grown
grapes. Vegan. Drink from 2022.
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.
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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: 14.5%
Produced Cases: 50
CSPC: 804170
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
