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Carineña, a town in north east Spain lends its name to the oldest DO in Aragon and also to the Carignan grapes widely grown in southern France.

The grapes cultivated in this up-and-coming area are Garnacha, Tempranillo, Macabeo, Mazuela, Vidadillo and Almonacid. Each variety has its own characteristics that are influenced by the soil and climate. In general the climate can be seen as arid with an average rainfall of 350mm per annum. The summers are hot and the winters cold. There is plenty of sunshine throughout the year with a dry wind called “El Cierzo”. 

For all stages of winemaking Covinca use the latest equipment such as temperature controlled stainless steel tanks, pneumatic presses and horizontal de-stalkers and have an impressive cellar where the wines mature in American and French oak casks.

Grapes:           100% Garnacha

Vinification:   The grapes are sourced from vineyards in the Sierras de Algairen and Serrallon at an altitude of 600m. Harvested manually. Fermented in stainless steel tanks at 18C. Once the wine has been fined and has undergone cold stabilisation at -5C and final micro filtration, the wine is bottled.  

Serve:              At 8-10C. Drink with pasta dishes and poultry in red fruit sauces.  

Taste:           Deep pink colour with a raspberry bouquet and a touch of mineral. Dry, medium bodied, fresh strawberries and floral characters with a soft fruity finish.