Top 100 red wines of Aragon
Discover the top 100 best red wines of Aragon as well as the best winemakers in the region. Explore the varietals of the red wines that are popular of Aragon and the best vintages to taste in this region.
Discovering the wine region of Aragon
Autonomous community of northeast Spain, historic kingdom of Iberian red Grenache (~75%). Signature Garnacha: generous and sun-drenched with signature ripe cherry, crushed strawberry, garrigue, kirsch, sweet spice and a balsamic touch, round tannins and a warm, alcoholic palate. 4 major DOs: Cariñena the largest (old vines), Calatayud high-altitude, Campo de Borja and Somontano at the Pyrenean foothills. Fresh Macabeo and Garnacha blanca whites.
Dry continental climate.
Discover the grape variety: Garnacha Tinta
Supple, sunny reds with a light to intense ruby robe, smooth tannins and a charming, full palate, with signature aromas of ripe red fruits (cherry, raspberry, strawberry), Mediterranean garrigue, spices and peppery notes. Also made as fresh rosés and naturally sweet wines. Star of Priorat DOQ, a component of Rioja DOCa and Navarra DO. The Spanish synonym of Grenache Noir, a Mediterranean variety originally from Aragon.
Food and wine pairing with a red wine of Aragon
red wines from the region of Aragon go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, pasta or lamb such as recipes of marinated shrimp skewers with garlic, roast beef in a foie gras and chanterelle crust or leg of lamb in butterfly (barbecue).
