THE MOST PRESTIGIOUS DENOMINATION OF ORIGIN: D.O.P. PAGO DE ARÍNZANO – Arínzano was the first winery in Northern Spain and the seventh in Spain to obtain this prestigious denomination. “Vino de Pago” appellation is the highest category in Spain. It is only awarded to wineries that comprehensively demonstrate an excellent and unique climate, terroir, and winemaking philosophy, which crystallize into extraordinary wines. It takes 10 years to obtain the denomination, after going through Spanish and European approval. There are only 24 wineries classified as Vinos de Pago in Spain.

MADE UNDER ORGANIC FARMING PRACTICES - this wine shows the full potential of Merlot grown naturally without alterations in the vineyard or in the winery. Aged 14 months in French oak barrels, 50% new and 50% second use. A wine of unique character. Complex and balanced, excellent storage capacity and velvety tannin.

COLOR - intense deep cherry red.

AROMA - fine and subtle. A true reflection of the varietal marked by black fruit, cherry, sloe and medlar. Spicy and undergrowth nuances, such as nutmeg, fern and mint.

PALATE - round attack. Balanced palate with velvety tannins and well-integrated wood. Elegant, long finish with a complex aftertaste in which mineral nuances and oak’s noble character stand out. Great aging potential in bottle.

ARÍNZANO, A THOUSAND YEARS OF MYSTERY - for almost 1000 years, Arínzano has been cultivating the mystery of Time and Nature. Located in an incomparable valley, magnified by its microclimates, the stone, earth, and water give rise to an exceptional terroir conducive to the singular expression of three great varieties of wine. The estate has been successively owned by monks, lords, and wine families, and it has always had a vocation linked to wine. Today, in the center of this magnificent valley crossed by the Ega River and the Cierzo wind, Arínzano reveals wines that preserve the strength and grace of Time and Earth.