The Aranzada Winery.
The
Aranzada winery is situated in the
town of Alhama de Granada, a municipality at an altitude of 895 metres in the south west of the Granada region. Alhama de Granada, 60km inland from the Costa del Sol, is a zone of extensive plains to the North and a large mountainous region to the South. This region has a long tradition of vine cultivation and wine production and is currently gaining prominence within the Granada wine market.
Alhama de Granada is known for its quality grape juice which is produced from the zone’s infamous traditional method of grape pressing. Over some time there had been attempts to form a cooperative among Alhamenian wine producers which could market wines under a D.O (Denominación de origen).
Finally at the beginning of 2004 a number of founding associates, who for a while had worked together to make improvements in local grape production by introducing new methods of cultivation and labour, established the Aranzada winery.
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The Aranzada winery guarantees the quality of its production through its careful selection of the best grapes. It has developed a clear proposition in local agricultural production that values the use of natural resources in the cultivation of crops. Aranzada has responded to changes in the consumption habits of the population, increased demands in the market for sustainable development and stands out amongst the strong competition.
The Aranzada winery pays particular attention to two fundamental aspects which ensures it produces excellent grape juice: • it uses the best technology in the production process to focus on every detail that ultimately influences the process of cultivation, production and aging. • it makes careful selection of its crop only choosing grapes of the very best quality.
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The Aranzada Vineyards.
The Aranzada vineyards, situated in Alhama de Granada, are grown on slate soil, situated at a high altitude (between 900 and 1,100 metres) and influenced by the Mediterranean sea breeze, that softens the temperatures. The combination of these factors creates a microclimate which favours the cultivation of the vines producing a natural product of the highest quality. The altitude prevents the fruit ripening too quickly which enables it to reach its full form. These conditions give the yield considerable advantage over the wines of other zones. Our experts further control the ripening process to prevent any distortion of the final product.
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Tres maravillas tiene Granada, de la capital la Alhambra, de las sierras la Nevada y de Alhama “Aranzada�.
The Aranzada Wines
This product enters the market with an exceptional quality, due to the terroir: the special characteristics of the soil and the climate in this zone, which leaves its imprint on each drop of these wines which are of incomparable aroma and palette. The winery produces white wines, crianzas and sweet reds. A variety of grapes are used in the production of the reds: Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah,
Tempranillo, Merlot and Rome. The Rome grape is one of the few local varieties from Andalucia, only cultivated in the Axarquia of Malaga and Alhama de Granada regions. The white wines are produced using Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Palomino and Pedro Ximenez grapes. The three wonders of Granada: the Alhambra Palace; the Sierra Nevada and the Aranzada of Alhama!
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Romance Look A clean, bright straw-coloured wine with just a hint of light green. Rich and viscous, it leaves an enticing trail on the glass. Smell The nose is intensely aromatic, reminiscent of tropical fruit; a delicate fusion of mango, banana, pear and passion fruit, complemented by the scent of magnolia and a touch of citrus. Taste
Fresh on the palate with good acidity. Well-balanced and easy-drinking, characterised by the fruity aromas and floral notes which linger long on the palate. Serving Suggestions
Serve at 8-9ď‚°c Suggestions A perfect accompaniment for white meats, fish, and seafood Suggestions: clams a la marinera, seafood paella 75 cl.
5,50 euros
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Dulce Sierra
Look. A beautifully clean, strawberry pink. Smell. The nose is intensely aromatic with pleasant notes of strawberries and peach. Taste. A very smooth wine of medium acidity, sweet and wellbalanced. The strawberry and peach aromas gently linger on the palate.
Serving Suggestions Serve at 9 - 10 ď‚°c Suggestions A perfect accompaniment for mushrooms, creamy cheese, foie gras, aperitive, tapas. 75 cl.
5,50 euros
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Cabernet Sauvignon - Tempranillo Look. Cherry red with maroon and violet tints. Bright, pure and full bodied. Smell.
Complex and perfumed primary and secondary notes of sweet cocoa, smooth cappuccino and roasted coffee, with further layers of ripe red fruit and plums. Taste. An aged wine, the palate is well integrated with good acidity, fine tannins and a good length. The distinct binding aromas of the roasted coffee and chocolate linger smoothly on the palate. Serving Suggestions Leave to breathe and serve at 14-16ď‚°c Suggestions Perfect accompaniment for red meats, cold meats, cured cheeses and meats and game. 75 cl.
7,00 euros
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Syrah
Look Beautiful ruby color with red raspberry and cardinal reflections. Brilliant and clean. Smell The nose is intensely aromatic with spicy aromas of cloves, fennel and white pepper. Aromas of vanilla, cocoa, blacks fruits with lactic and oak touch. Taste Fresh, balsamic, sweet. Very soft and tasty tannins and good volume. Final sensation is hot and with cocoa touch. In general, it is a balanced, soft and very perfumed wine. Serving Suggestions
Leave to breathe and serve at 14-16ď‚°c Suggestions A perfect accompaniment for red meat, wild game meat, braised pork, lamb 75 cl.
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Roble
Look A cherry red wine with pinkish and maroon tints. Clean and bright. Smell. An intense aromatic nose of red fruit. Taste. A wine of medium to high acidity, with an elegant structure of ripe tannins, fruity aromas and good length.
Serving Suggestions Leave to breathe and serve at 14-16ď‚°c Suggestions A perfect accompaniment for smoked meats, beef, hams and paella. 75 cl.
4,00 euros
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Tempranillo
Look. A deep clean and bright ruby-purple colour. After swirling the glass the legs run back slowly into the wine. Smell. A lovely nose of black-fruit (blackberry and blueberry). Taste. Soft supple mouth-coating astringency, good acidity and warming. The aromas of the blackberries and blueberries linger pleasantly on the palate.
Serving Suggestions Leave to breathe and serve at 14-16ď‚°c Suggestions A perfect accompaniment for venison, beef stew and cured cheeses. 75 cl.
6,50 euros
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Rome Look
Of brick-colour red, clean and transparent. Smell The nose is fruity. Taste Soft, supple mouth-coating astringency balanced with a finishing sweetness. This wine is exclusive to Alhama de Granada and the AnarquĂa region. Serving Suggestions Serve at 14 - 16 °C Suggestions A perfect accompaniment for soft meats, chicken, beef and lamb. 75 cl.
4,50 euros
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Tres maravillas tiene Granada, de la capital la Alhambra, de las sierras la Nevada y de Alhama “Aranzada�.
Contact
Camino Torresolana, nave 30 18120 Alhama de Granada (Granada) + 34 958.360.906 info@vinosaranzada.com 13