Cariñena is a Spanish Denominación de Origen Protegida (DOP) for wines located in Cariñena in the province of Zaragoza (Aragón, Spain). It is among the oldest protected growing areas in Europe, the DO having been created in 1932 alongside other Spanish wine regions. Cariñena vineyards are located near the centre of Aragón, about 50 km southwest of Zaragoza, on the Campo de Cariñenaplateau. The lower vineyards lie at an altitude of 400 m, rising to 800 m as they approach the Sierra de la Virgen mountains. To the west they border on the Calatayud (DO).
This article is about the wine region in Spain. For the grape variety, see Carignan.
The 4 DOP wine regions in the region of Aragon, (Spain)Official DO label as found on the back of a Cariñena region wine bottle
The 1990s was a period of rapid development due partly to the numerous mergers of small wineries and cooperatives, and to the adaptation of the wines produced to a more modern palate. The traditional robust, high alcohol content wines are still produced for local consumption, but now fruitier, lighter and well balanced wines are also produced in response to the tastes and preferences of the average export consumer. Exports have quadrupled since 1995 and a new research centre is helping to improve production.
The region is the acknowledged source of the Cariñena / Carignan grape, which is also grown in France, Italy, California, and several other New World regions. The grape is still widely grown in Cariñena, and its official Spanish name is now Mazuelo.
The ancient Romans founded the city of Carae in the year 50 BC in an area where the local population had been producing mead since the 3rd century BC. During the Middle Ages grape-growing and wine-making prospered under the protection of several monasteries, and by the 16th century vineyards covered 50% of the territory of the province of Zaragoza.[citation needed]
Climateedit
The climate is continental (long, hot summers, cold winters) with extremes of temperature over the course of the year: 38 °C in summer and -8 °C in winter. The “cierzo” a cold northerly wind, helps to keep the humidity low. The main problems for the grape-growers are the risk of hailstones, the strong winds and excessive summer heat, as drought can affect the harvest. However the large difference between daytime and night-time temperatures is a positive contributory factor to the characteristic intensity of Cariñena wines.[citation needed]
Soiledit
The soils are mostly poor, and are brown-limestone or reddish brown limestone over a subsoil of gravels from the Sistema Ibérico mountain range, or brown soils from alluvial deposits.
Most vines are planted on trellises (en espaldera) in marco real layout with 3 m between rows and a planting density of between 1500 and 3000 vines/ha. The harvest generally starts in September.
Wine productionedit
Red wines are produced ensuring that malolactic fermentation has been completed, though carbonic maceration is also used for young wines. Selection for Crianza, Reserva and Gran Reserva starts in the vineyards. Tempranillo is blended with Garnacha to make the Crianza. The whites are made with Viura and the rosés use Garnacha along with other white and red varieties. The rosés do not undergo malolactic fermentation, so as to conserve all their acidity, and are macerated for colour.
Both the fresh young whites and rosé wines produced in Cariñena are best consumed within the year of production. Reds have the characteristic style of Garnacha wines produced in hot climates and, in the case of oak-aged Crianzas, have the taste and strength provided by 5% of Cariñena (Carignan) grapes. Dry whites represent 20% of total production. Sweet Moscatels, for which the region has long been famous, are still produced in quantity from the Moscatel Romano grape.[citation needed]
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Carinena is a Spanish Denominacion de Origen Protegida DOP for wines located in Carinena in the province of Zaragoza Aragon Spain It is among the oldest protected growing areas in Europe the DO having been created in 1932 alongside other Spanish wine regions Carinena vineyards are located near the centre of Aragon about 50 km southwest of Zaragoza on the Campo de Carinena plateau The lower vineyards lie at an altitude of 400 m rising to 800 m as they approach the Sierra de la Virgen mountains To the west they border on the Calatayud DO Carinena DOPWine regionCarinena DOP in the province of Zaragoza in the region of AragonOfficial nameD O P CarinenaTypeDenominacion de Origen Protegida DOP Year established1932CountrySpainNo of vineyards13 768 hectares 34 021 acres No of wineries32 1 Wine produced642 055 hectolitresCommentsData for 2016 2017This article is about the wine region in Spain For the grape variety see Carignan The 4 DOP wine regions in the region of Aragon Spain Official DO label as found on the back of a Carinena region wine bottleThe 1990s was a period of rapid development due partly to the numerous mergers of small wineries and cooperatives and to the adaptation of the wines produced to a more modern palate The traditional robust high alcohol content wines are still produced for local consumption but now fruitier lighter and well balanced wines are also produced in response to the tastes and preferences of the average export consumer Exports have quadrupled since 1995 and a new research centre is helping to improve production The region is the acknowledged source of the Carinena Carignan grape which is also grown in France Italy California and several other New World regions The grape is still widely grown in Carinena and its official Spanish name is now Mazuelo Contents 1 History 2 Climate 3 Soil 4 Authorised Grape varieties 5 Wine production 6 References 7 External linksHistory editThe ancient Romans founded the city of Carae in the year 50 BC in an area where the local population had been producing mead since the 3rd century BC During the Middle Ages grape growing and wine making prospered under the protection of several monasteries and by the 16th century vineyards covered 50 of the territory of the province of Zaragoza citation needed Climate editThe climate is continental long hot summers cold winters with extremes of temperature over the course of the year 38 C in summer and 8 C in winter The cierzo a cold northerly wind helps to keep the humidity low The main problems for the grape growers are the risk of hailstones the strong winds and excessive summer heat as drought can affect the harvest However the large difference between daytime and night time temperatures is a positive contributory factor to the characteristic intensity of Carinena wines citation needed Soil editThe soils are mostly poor and are brown limestone or reddish brown limestone over a subsoil of gravels from the Sistema Iberico mountain range or brown soils from alluvial deposits Authorised Grape varieties edit nbsp A Viura from the Carinena region Red Cabernet Sauvignon Garnacha Tinta Juan Ibanez Mazuela Monastrell Tempranillo and VidadilloWhite Chardonnay Garnacha Blanc Macabeo Moscatel de Alejandria and ParelladaMost vines are planted on trellises en espaldera in marco real layout with 3 m between rows and a planting density of between 1500 and 3000 vines ha The harvest generally starts in September Wine production editRed wines are produced ensuring that malolactic fermentation has been completed though carbonic maceration is also used for young wines Selection for Crianza Reserva and Gran Reserva starts in the vineyards Tempranillo is blended with Garnacha to make the Crianza The whites are made with Viura and the roses use Garnacha along with other white and red varieties The roses do not undergo malolactic fermentation so as to conserve all their acidity and are macerated for colour Both the fresh young whites and rose wines produced in Carinena are best consumed within the year of production Reds have the characteristic style of Garnacha wines produced in hot climates and in the case of oak aged Crianzas have the taste and strength provided by 5 of Carinena Carignan grapes Dry whites represent 20 of total production Sweet Moscatels for which the region has long been famous are still produced in quantity from the Moscatel Romano grape citation needed References edit nbsp Wine portal El Vino de las Piedras D O P Carinena Portada www elvinodelaspiedras es Retrieved 14 January 2020 External links editDOP Carinena official website 41 20 N 1 13 W 41 333 N 1 217 W 41 333 1 217 Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Carinena DOP amp oldid 1190132143, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
