Spain - Carinena

Cariñena is located in the province of Zaragoza (Aragón). It is one of the oldest protected growing areas in Europe, the DO having been created in 1932.

The vineyards are located near the centre of Aragón, about 50 km southwest of Zaragoza, on a plateau known as the Campo de Cariñena. The lower vineyards lie at an altitude of 400m, rising to 800m as they approach the Sierra de la Virgen mountains. To the west they border on the Calatayud (DO).

The 1990s was a period of rapid development due partly to the numerous mergers of small wineries and cooperatives, and to the adaptation of the wines produced to a more modern palate.

Garnacha tinta is the most widely planted variety (55%) followed by Mazuelo and Tempranillo , while Viura dominates for whites, although ‘outside’ varieties such as Chardonnay will be seen.

Products from this region

  • La Fea Cava Brut

    Carinena

    La Fea Cava is a 45% Macabeu, 30% Xarello, 20% Parellada, 5% Chardonnay blend…

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  • Campos de Luz Rosado

    Carinena

    Very light in colour yet a full and fruity dry rosé wine. It is…

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  • Uva 44 Blanca

    Carinena

    Uva 44 is a crisp 'House White' Viura/Chardonnay blend with a more traditional style…

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  • Uva 44 Tinta

    Carinena

    Uva 44 is a light and fruity 100% Tempranillo 'House Red' with a more…

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  • La Fea Blanco

    Carinena

    La Fea blends traditional Spanish varietals with recognisable ‘International’ varietals; a marriage that results…

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  • La Fea Tinto

    Carinena

    A blend of Tempranillo, Garnacha and Syrah: La Fea wines have an excellent concentration of…

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  • La Fea Reserva

    Carinena

    100% old vine Tempranillo aged in American oak barrels for 12 months from Carinena,…

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  • La Fea Gran Reserva

    Carinena

    Truly well made, oak-aged reds are no longer just the province of Rioja and…

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