Solar de Urbezo Vina Urbezo 2010
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The 2010 Vina Urbezo is a tank fermented and raised blend of 40% Garnacha, 30% Tempranillo, and 30% Syrah. Fresh and fruity with a charming bouquet of smoke, game, blueberry, and black cherry, on the palate it is round and supple with plenty of depth and savory flavors. It is an outstanding value which will deliver plenty of enjoyment over the next 3 years.
The culture of wine growing in Carinena is one of the most ancient in Spain; it goes back to the 3rd century, when the Romans inhabited this land. The cultivation of grapes was maintained throughout time and still constitutes an essential part in the way of life, economy and historical heritage of the area.
The name of our winery "SOLAR DE URBEZO" has its origin from the surname of a gifted painter from Aragon, ANTONIO URBEZO. He was born in Cariñena, and developed his artistic career in Bilbao. Santiago Gracia chose his name for his winery and wines in recognition of his art and of the affection of the painter towards his family and the land of Cariñena.
Spanish red wine is known for being bold, heady, rustic and age-worthy, Spain is truly a one-of-a-kind wine-producing nation. A great majority of the country is hot, arid and drought-ridden, and since irrigation has only been recently introduced and (controversially) accepted, viticulture has sustained—and flourished—only through a great understanding of Spain’s particular conditions. Large spacing between vines allows each enough resources to survive and as a result, the country has the most acreage under vine compared to any other country, but is usually third in production.
Of the Spanish red wines, the most planted and respected grape variety is Tempranillo, the star of Spain’s Rioja and Ribera del Duero regions. Priorat specializes in bold red blends, Jumilla has gained global recognition for its single varietal Monastrell and Utiel-Requena has garnered recent attention for its reds made of Bobal.