Aragón at a glance Location: northeast SpainAppellations: four DOs (Calatayud, Campo de Borja, Cariñena and Somontano) and the Bajo Aragón area (Vino de la Tierra)At ONWINE: white, red and rosé, currently from Bajo AragónGrapes at ONWINE: including Garnacha Blanca, Garnacha Tinta, Syrah, Merlot and Cabernet SauvignonSoil: limestone-rich clay, stones and river pebblesServing: red at 16 to 18 degrees, white and rosé chilledGoes with: grilled meat, stews, fish and rice dishesWhat makes wine from Aragón special? Wine from Aragón is special because Garnacha has its roots here. The grape almost certainly comes from Spain, and those roots are traced back to the heart of Aragón. Garnacha, called Grenache in France, copes well with extreme weather and gives supple wine with ripe fruit.
Wine has been made in Aragón for a very long time: since the second century BC. Alongside Garnacha, the region grows Macabeo and Tempranillo, among others, supplemented by international grapes such as Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon and Chardonnay.
Which wine areas does Aragón have? Aragón has four appellations (DO): Calatayud, Campo de Borja, Cariñena and Somontano. At around 16,000 hectares Cariñena is the largest, followed by Campo de Borja with over 7,000 and Calatayud with around 5,600 hectares. Calatayud, Campo de Borja and Cariñena mainly produce fresh, light white wines, fruity rosés and somewhat fuller reds.
There is also Bajo Aragón, with municipalities in the provinces of Teruel and Zaragoza. Since 2006 this area has had the status of Vino de la Tierra, one level below the DO. Grapes such as Macabeo, Garnacha Blanca, Garnacha Tinta, Syrah, Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon are permitted there.
Which wines from Aragón can you buy at ONWINE? You can buy wine from Aragón at ONWINE from, among others, Bodega Taberner Amado . The winery is in Nonaspe, at the crossroads of Aragón and Catalonia and between the Matarraña and Algars rivers. What began as a project between two friends, Bernabé and Jordi, grew into a wine venture with family roots. For more than three generations the family has worked this land, using traditional and nature-friendly farming.
The vineyards lie on terroirs where river stones and clay soils meet. The name of the range, Entre Dos Aguas, means 'between two waters' and fits that position between the rivers.
White: Garnacha Blanca from Bajo Aragón Both white wines are made from 100% Garnacha Blanca , from vineyards 15 to 25 years old on clay and stony soils. The 'Entre dos Aguas' Blanco is made without oak ageing. It is dry, fresh and supple, with white fruit, light citrus and a refreshing finish.
The 'Entre Dos Aguas' Blanco Barrique ages for six months in French oak barrels. It is fuller, with ripe white fruit and subtle oak, and still has fresh acidity.
Red: blends of Garnacha Tinta, Syrah and more The 'Entre Dos Aguas' Tinto is a blend of Garnacha Tinta, Syrah and Cabernet Sauvignon, made without oak ageing. It is supple and balanced, with red and black fruit, light herbs and soft tannins. The 'Entre Dos Aguas' Tinto Barrique uses the same grapes but ages for twelve months in French oak. As a result it is fuller and more layered, with dark fruit, herbs and subtle oak.
The 'M&M' Tinto is made from Merlot and Syrah from vines more than 30 years old and ages for six months in French oak barrels. It is full and round, with ripe dark fruit, herbs and light oak notes.
Rosé: fresh and fruity The 'Amanda' Rosado is a rosé of Cabernet, Syrah and Merlot from vineyards older than 25 years on clay and river stones. It is made without oak ageing. It has a pale pink colour, notes of peach and soft red fruit, and is fresh and supple.
Which one suits you? You want a fresh, dry white wine. Choose the 'Entre dos Aguas' Blanco.
You want a fuller white wine with oak. Choose the 'Entre Dos Aguas' Blanco Barrique.
You want a soft, fruity red wine. Choose the 'Entre Dos Aguas' Tinto.
You want a full, oak-aged red wine. Choose the 'Entre Dos Aguas' Tinto Barrique or the 'M&M' Tinto.
You like fresh rosé. Choose the 'Amanda' Rosado.
You want to taste first. Choose the Bodega Taberner Amado tasting case , with the wines of the winemaker. To taste only white wine, choose the Spain White Tasting Case : three bottles of Blanco Barrique and three bottles of Blanco.
What food goes with wine from Aragón? The red wines go with grilled meat, stews and mature cheese. The white wines go with fish, seafood, paella, rice dishes and light pasta, and the rosé with an aperitif, salads and light fish dishes.
Buy wine from Aragón at ONWINE At ONWINE you order wine directly from the winemaker, and on our winemakers page you read who is behind the wine. Shipping is free from 12 bottles from the same winemaker. You find more wine with Garnacha at our Garnacha and more white wine at our Spanish white wine . For rosé, take a look at our rosé .
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Frequently asked questions about wine from Aragón Which grapes grow in Aragón? Well-known grapes are Garnacha , Tempranillo and Macabeo, supplemented by international grapes such as Syrah, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Chardonnay. At ONWINE you will find, among others, Garnacha Blanca, Garnacha Tinta, Syrah, Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon.
Does Garnacha come from Aragón? Probably, yes. Garnacha almost certainly comes from Spain, and its roots are traced back to the heart of Aragón. You can read more about the grape at Garnacha .
What is Bajo Aragón? Bajo Aragón is a wine area with municipalities in the provinces of Teruel and Zaragoza. It has had the status of Vino de la Tierra since 2006. The wines of Bodega Taberner Amado come from this area.
What is the difference between the Entre Dos Aguas Tinto and the Tinto Barrique? Both wines are made from Garnacha Tinta, Syrah and Cabernet Sauvignon. The Tinto ages without oak and is supple and fruity. The Tinto Barrique ages for twelve months in French oak and is fuller and more layered.
How long can you keep wine from Aragón? Drink white wine and rosé in the first two to three years. Red wine without oak ageing keeps for 2 to 3 years, and red wine with oak ageing often for 5 years or longer. Store the bottles lying down, cool and dark.
