Carmine Granata Clásicos Line: Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec, Semillón and Rosé

Clásicos wines.

Carmine Granata Cabernet Sauvignon

Carmine Granata
Cabernet Sauvignon.

Varietal composition

100% Cabernet Sauvignon

The vineyard

Estate: Lulunta, Maipú, Mendoza, Argentina (850 m above sea level).

Vine age: 14 years

Soil type: Stony, of alluvial origin.

Latitude: 33 degrees

Rainfall: 200 mm/year

Sunshine: 320 days/year

Day–night range: 18 to 20 °C between day and night.

Training system: High trellis

Irrigation type: Furrow

Harvest: First week of April

Yield: 8,000 kg/ha

Winemaking

Fermentation: With selected yeasts.

Ageing

Ageing: 6 months in French oak barrels

Cellaring potential: 15 years

Tasting notes

Colour: Ruby red with slow, coloured tears. Good visual body.

Aromas and flavours: Notes of raspberry, pepper, clove, red mulberry and hints of vanilla. The tannins are soft and balanced, with flavours of red mulberries and strawberry. Excellent balance between acidity and tannins, and a good aftertaste.

Serving temperature

Best served between 15 and 18 °C. We also suggest opening the bottle at least 15 minutes before serving, or decanting.

Food pairing

The perfect companion for juicy red meat, whether a grilled steak or a lamb stew. Its robust structure and intense flavours also make it ideal with game such as venison or wild boar. Its long finish complements cured cheeses perfectly, enhancing their flavour and depth.

Carmine Granata Malbec

Carmine Granata
Malbec.

Varietal composition

100% Malbec

The vineyard

Estate: Lunlunta, Maipú, Mendoza, Argentina (850 m above sea level).

Vine age: 80 years

Soil type: Sandy loam

Latitude: 33º

Rainfall: 200 mm/year

Sunshine: 320 days/year

Day–night range: 18 to 20 °C between day and night

Training system: High trellis

Irrigation type: Furrow

Harvest: First week of April

Yield: 5,000 kg/ha

Tasting notes

Colour: Garnet red with bluish tones. Elegant and concentrated, with a high visual body.

Aromas and flavours: Complex and fruity, with notes of ripe wild raspberry, plum, and green and black pepper. Fleshy in character with sweet tannins and good body. Flavours of ripe plum jam stand out. Elegant, with a long life ahead.

Serving temperature

Best served between 15 and 18 °C. We also suggest opening the bottle at least 30 minutes before serving, or decanting.

Food pairing

This exquisite Malbec is the perfect match for a variety of dishes, complementing intense flavours from red meat to stews. Its fruity, spicy profile also makes it ideal with game; earthy mushrooms are lifted by its notes, and it is a delicious pairing with cured cheeses, intensifying their flavours and aromas.

Carmine Granata Semillón

Carmine Granata
Semillón.

Varietal composition

100% Semillón

The vineyard

Estate: Agrelo, Luján de Cuyo, Mendoza, Argentina (1000 m above sea level).

Vine age: 80 years

Latitude: 33º

Rainfall: 200 mm/year

Sunshine: 320 days/year

Day–night range: 18 to 20 °C between day and night

Training system: Pergola

Irrigation type: Flood irrigation

Harvest: By hand, into crates

Yield: 6,000 kg/ha

Winemaking

Fermentation: 30 days with selected yeasts and a distinctive maceration.

Ageing

Cellaring potential: 5 years

Tasting notes

Colour: This wine seduces with its bright greenish-yellow colour.

Aromas and flavours: On the nose it unfolds a harmonious blend of ripe peach, juicy apricot and refreshing pineapple, with delicate citrus notes and subtle touches of honey. On the palate it is full and generous, with a silky, fresh texture that coats the palate, offering a memorable experience with a delicately pleasing finish that invites another sip.

Serving temperature

Best served between 8 and 10 °C to fully appreciate its qualities.

Food pairing

This Semillón is the perfect companion for a wide range of dishes, from grilled poultry to pasta with light, delicate sauces. It also shines with grilled fish and seafood prepared with Parmesan. And for sweet moments, it is ideal with a variety of desserts, rounding off an exceptional meal.

Carmine Granata Rosé

Carmine Granata
Rosé.

Varietal composition

Malbec & Semillón

The vineyard

Estate: Luján de Cuyo, 950 m above sea level

Vine age: 80 years

Soil type: Stony, of alluvial origin

Latitude: 33º

Rainfall: 200 mm/year

Sunshine: 320 days/year

Day–night range: 18 to 20 °C between day and night

Training system: High trellis

Irrigation type: Flood irrigation

Harvest: First week of March

Yield: 10,000 kg/ha

Winemaking

Fermentation: 30 days with selected yeasts and a distinctive maceration.

Ageing

Cellaring potential: 5 years

Tasting notes

Colour: This wine seduces with its bright greenish-yellow colour.

Aromas and flavours: On the nose it unfolds a harmonious blend of ripe peach, juicy apricot and refreshing pineapple, with delicate citrus notes and subtle touches of honey. On the palate it is full and generous, with a silky, fresh texture that coats the palate, offering a memorable experience with a delicately pleasing finish that invites another sip.

Serving temperature

Best served between 8 and 10 °C to fully appreciate its qualities.

Food pairing

This Semillón is the perfect companion for a wide range of dishes, from grilled poultry to pasta with light, delicate sauces. It also shines with grilled fish and seafood prepared with Parmesan. And for sweet moments, it is ideal with a variety of desserts, rounding off an exceptional meal.

Carmine Granata
Moscatel de Alejandría.

Varietal composition

100% Moscatel de Alejandría. Organic grapes.

The vineyard

Estate: Russell, Maipú, Mendoza, Argentina (700 m above sea level).

Vine age: 40 years

Latitude: 33°

Rainfall: 200 mm/year

Sunshine: 320 days/year

Day–night range: 18 to 20° between day and night.

Training system: High trellis

Winemaking

Fermentation: 30 days with selected yeasts

Ageing

Cellaring potential: 5 years

Tasting notes

Colour: This exquisite Moscatel de Alejandría shows a pale yellow colour with greenish glints, inviting a unique sensory experience.

Aromas and flavours: On the nose it captivates with an intense fragrance in which delicate notes of peach, kiwi and jasmine intertwine in a harmonious bouquet. On the palate it reveals unmatched freshness, with balanced acidity that lifts the white fruit, while subtle floral hints of jasmine and orange blossom add elegance and complexity.

Serving temperature

Best served at 9 °C to fully appreciate its wealth of aromas and flavours.

Food pairing

This sophisticated wine is the perfect companion for a wide range of dishes, from starters to desserts. It is especially delicious with light meals, fish, seafood and, of course, desserts and sweets.

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