Summa Varietalis Tinto DO 2015 - Marques de Grinon

The Summa Varietalis Tinto from Marques de Grinon is a wonderful red wine cuvée of Syrah (50%), Petit Verdot (30%) and Cabernet Sauvignon (20%).

As Grande de España, the owner of the Carlos Falcó winery belongs to the highest category of Spanish aristocracy. Xandra Falcó is the daughter of Marqués de Griñon and succeeds him. The first wine she created is Summa Varietalis, which presents itself as a beautiful noble daughter: charming, modern, smart and with a touch of extravagance, all in all a very feminine type of wine.

In the glass this wine shines in a rich cherry red with purple highlights. The floral bouquet is dominated by intense aromas of violets. This is accompanied by notes of ripe berries, delicate toasty nuances and a fine hint of chocolate. On the palate, this Spanish red wine is fruity with a fleshy texture that harmonises perfectly with the soft and well integrated tannins. The finish has a pleasant length.

Vinification of the Marques de Grinon Summa Varietalis

On 13 year old vines in the Spanish wine region D.O. Dominio de Valdepusa on stony limestone soils the grapes grow for this elegant red wine.

The grapes are harvested exclusively by hand between mid-September and mid-October. After the grapes have arrived at the winery, the grapes are pressed and then fermented in stainless steel tanks at controlled temperatures. This wine then matures for 12 months in French oak barrels.

Food recommendation for the Summa Varietalis Marques de Grinon

This dry red wine from Spain is a wonderfully round and elegant wine, made in a modern way, a palatable and excellent soloist. This wine also goes well with game, grilled meat and cheese.

Awards for the Grinon Summa Varietalis

Wine Enthusiast: 92 points for 2013
James Suckling: 90 points for 2013
The Wine Advocate: 90 points for 2012