Arinzano Blanco Gran Vino 2008

Winery: Arínzano

Grapes: Chardonnay

Region: Arínzano

Regional styles: Spanish Chardonnay:

Food pairing: Pork · Rich fish (salmon, tuna etc) · Vegetarian · Poultry

Delicious red blend from Navarra, made of Tempranillo 65% and Merlot 35%. Deep ruby red in color. Black fruit notes with sweet spices, vanilla and cinnamon on the nose. Medium-bodied, well balanced, with smooth tannins, fruit flavor in the mouth, and long complex finish.

Discovering the Grandes Pagos de España #17; 28 members producing single vineyard wines. DO Pago de Arínzano. 11m in French oak. 100% Chardonnay.

Pale lemon. Soft & oaky w. vanilla, cream, butterscotch, pineapple, red apple, peach & butter. Very well integrated oak spice. Clean & fresh, developing w. honey & candied citrus peel.

Dry. M+ acid, fresh, clean & generous w. lemon peel, orange rind, apple, pineapple & toasty spice. Elegant w. m+ body, m+ alc & a m+ Burgundy-esque finish w. lovely subtle oak.