Vicente Gandia is a winery since 1885 and with a Mediterranean character. Due to the innovative character that has always characterized their winery and after many years of experience in the sector exporting wines, they wanted to go a step further and in 1971 they were the first Valencian winery to market bottled wine under their Castillo de Liria brand, which almost fifty years later still remains one of their most iconic brands. Today, they have a presence in 90 countries on 5 continents, they are the largest winery in the Valencian Community. In addition, in 2014 they were awarded as the best Spanish winery by the prestigious AWC Vienna international competition. That same year, the World Association of Wine and Spirits Writers and Journalists included them in its ranking of the 50 best wineries in the world. In 2018, the European Council of Enogastronomical Brotherhoods (CEUCO) awarded the “Aurum Europa Excellente” award to Vicente Gandía as “Best European Winery”.

About the grape variety

Garnacha Tinta, a variety grown in the Mediterranean area. A unique area where the winter is mild and rainy and the summer is dry and hot. The variety stands out for its fruity and flowery aroma, its flesh is coloured and shiny.

Winemaking

The great personality that characterises this wine is thanks to the optimum ripeness of the grapes at the time of harvesting and to a fermentation at 24ºC after a maceration for 3 days. The wine can present precipitations of colouring matter due to the fact that the filtration was performed lightly so as not to diminish its organoleptic qualities.

Tasting notes

Intense, dark red colour with a bright rim. The nose exudes aromas of black fruit, with hints of toast and English toffee from the barrel fermentation. The palate is full-bodied, full-bodied and pleasant on the palate. Leaving a long and elegant after-taste of spices.

Food pairing

To be served at 8-9°C with game, meat, baked fish and cured cheeses.