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Barahonda – Carro Tinto

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Spain
Murcia
Wine
Red

The Facts

UPCs 2021 (750ml) - 8 10411 01071 6
Origins Spain > Murcia
Appellation Yecla
Varietal Monastrell
Cepage 50% Monastrell, 25% Syrah, 25% Merlot
Winemaking Each variety is harvested separately in small boxes during the cool morning hours, then destemmed and crushed. The skins soak with the juice for fourteen days with a low temperature during fermentation (about 25C or 77F) in order to extract more tannin from the skins. The varietal wines rest for three months in stainless steel tanks before the different grape varieties (Monastrell, Syrah, and Merlot) are blended prior to an additional 2-3 months of aging also in tanks before bottling.
Aging 6 months in tanks, 100% unoaked
Markets California

The Character

Overall Bright and Spicy
Aromas Cherry and licorice are complemented by a suggestion of dark chocolate, and a smoky nuance
Mouthfeel Juicy and spice-tinged red
Tasting Notes Lurid ruby. Aromas of cherry and licorice are complemented by a suggestion of dark chocolate, and a smoky nuance emerges slowly. Spice-tinged red and blue fruit flavors show very good depth as well as vivacity thanks to a spine of juicy acidity. Finishes quite long, with lingering spiciness, gentle tannins and an echo of sweet red fruit.
Selling Point Estate-owned grapes, approachable expression of Yecla
Pairings Grilled cheddar burgers with bacon, BBQ brisket or pulled pork and pressed Cajun chicken sandwiches
Awards 90pts Wine Enthusiast

The Story

The amount of care and the quality of the grapes that go into Carro are unparalleled in the region and the same used for more exclusive Barahonda cuvées. 100% unoaked. Carro is made using a Rhone-like blend that balances the earthiness of Monastrell and makes it extremely approachable: a perfect bridge for new world wine lovers looking to dip their toe into Spanish wine.

The Candela family know their way around the Yecla DO and its native grapes, having founded Señorío de Barahonda in 1925 and handing down their artisan spirit through four generations. They live with the conviction that good wine is made in the vineyard, and their estate is farmed accordingly. Their 340 hectares (840 acres) are planted on sandy limestone soils and farmed organically, using no additional irrigation despite the extremely dry climate. This wine combines the powerful Monastrell grape with the spicy, soft tannins of Syrah. The Candela family established the bodega in 1925. Winemakers Agustín Carrión and Araceli González Martínez are key figures who have shown the potential of Monastrell in Yecla.

About Barahonda

Brand Story

The Candela family know their way around the Yecla DO and its native grapes, having founded Señorío de Barahonda in 1925 and handing down their artisan spirit through four generations. They live with the conviction that good wine is made in the vineyard, and their estate is farmed accordingly. Their 340 hectares (840 acres) are planted on sandy limestone soils and farmed organically, using no additional irrigation despite the extremely dry climate. This wine combines the powerful Monastrell grape with the spicy, soft tannins of Syrah. The Candela family established the bodega in 1925. Winemakers Agustín Carrión and Araceli González Martínez are key figures who have shown the potential of Monastrell in Yecla.


Brand Story

The Candela family know their way around the Yecla DO and its native grapes, having founded Señorío de Barahonda in 1925 and handing down their artisan spirit through four generations. They live with the conviction that good wine is made in the vineyard, and their estate is farmed accordingly. Their 340 hectares (840 acres) are planted on sandy limestone soils and farmed organically, using no additional irrigation despite the extremely dry climate. This wine combines the powerful Monastrell grape with the spicy, soft tannins of Syrah. The Candela family established the bodega in 1925. Winemakers Agustín Carrión and Araceli González Martínez are key figures who have shown the potential of Monastrell in Yecla.

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