Pago de Carraovejas is the ultimate expression of the valley; a wine full of nuances. From one perspective, it shows balance and a fresh character, while also displaying volume and agility. It is bold and vibrant. Floral notes accompany the fruit in a production marked by elegance, intensity, and structure. It expresses the winery's commitment to getting closer to the terroir and representing its characteristics. For the production of Pago de Carraovejas, the three varieties present on the estate have been used: 93% Tempranillo, 4% Cabernet Sauvignon, and 3% Merlot.

It is a unique wine from the winery that breaks away from the traditional classification based on aging times to firmly join an unstoppable trend in Spain that defends origin and character of wines over standardized production processes.

This year was favorable in terms of weather. From winter, snow and rain restored the balance that the vineyard needed. The spring, humid, along with snowfall and cold weather, extended until April. This accumulated water favored the vigor of the plants, which was naturally controlled through the use of vegetative cover. The work of the viticulture team and a hot summer helped control the vigor of the vineyard, resulting in an optimal end of the cycle and consequently, a great vintage. The harvest took place between September 29 and October 12.

Pago de Carraovejas is the most honest reflection of the valley from which it takes its name. An environment where the vineyards climb its slopes to create a unique landscape. On the surface of its tertiary geological soils, limestone marls, clays, and sandstones emerge. These are lands that force the vines to self-regulate and give their best. Plots that converge in an orography marked by its unique microclimate. The vineyards are distributed from the middle zones to the plateaus that exceed 900 meters in altitude; from the gentle undulation that descends towards the stream, to the plots that have a slope exceeding 30%. South and north-facing slopes, each with its own personality, shape the distinctive profile of the Carraovejas valley.

The first selection of clusters is made in the vineyard itself. Subsequently, a double selection is carried out in the winery: of clusters and berries. Working by gravity allows for maximum respect for the raw material. Fermentation by plots, the use of native yeasts, and tranquility are the guidelines for the production of Pago de Carraovejas. The wine was refined in French and American oak barrels for about 12 months. Patience, care, and attention to every detail resulted in a wine that, after being clarified with natural egg white, was bottled in the spring.

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