From: Carinena DO, Zaragoza, Spain
Varietals: 60% Garnacha Blanco, 40% Chardonnay
Taste: Bright pale yellow color with green tones, that denote its youth. On the nose, the wine exudes fresh, clean and intense aromas that include citrus (lemon and mandarin zest), freshly cut apple, and pineapple. The palate has a perfect balance of freshness and acidity that gives the wine a lively and vibrant character. The flavors of the citrus, apple and pineapple continue on the palate, accompanied by a subtle mineral touch that finishes dry and clean.
Pairing: Your new favorite picnic wine to pair with a wide range of dishes, particularly those that feature fresh vegetables, appetizer fare/informal meals (check out the two below), seafood and white meat. Its refreshing acidity and fruity notes meld well with the variety of foods that can adorn an appetizer course, and complement the delicate flavors of fish (salmon, tuna, white fish), shrimp, and scallops, as well as white meats such as chicken and pork. This wine also pairs well with creamy pasta dishes, risottos, and salads with vinaigrette dressings.
For a perfect pairing, try serving this wine with grilled shrimp skewers seasoned with lemon, garlic, and parsley. The wine's tropical fruit flavors and subtle mineral touch complement the smoky and slightly acidic notes of the grilled shrimp, while its refreshing acidity cleanses the palate and balances the dish's richness.
Crispy Feta With Lemon
By Ali Slagle
About. The wine industry is an ever-evolving sector that sees the emergence of new wineries every year. One of these wineries is the Bodegas Añadas, which is located in the heart of the Cariñena Designation of Origin, in Zaragoza, Spain. This winery has become a hub for wine enthusiasts, thanks to its unique and exclusive production methods that ensure the quality of its wines is unmatched. One of its standout wines is the 2021 Bodegas Anadas 'Care' Blanco Sobre Lias Carinena wine.
The Care Blanco Sobre Lias Carinena wine is a white wine made from a blend of Chardonnay and Garnacha blanca grapes. It has a bright pale yellow color with greenish reflections, which denote its youth. The nose is fresh, clean, and intense, with fruity aromas of green apple, pineapple, and citrus. On the palate, the fruit remains present and is in balance with the acidity, making for a tasty and great acid balance wine. This wine has an alcohol content of 13.5% vol., and it is recommended to serve it at a temperature between 6°C and 8°C.
The Care Blanco Sobre Lias Carinena wine is obtained by bleeding after 18 hours of cold maceration (9°C) with the skins. Alcoholic fermentation is carried out in stainless steel truncated tanks at a temperature between 15 and 18 °C. This preparation method ensures that the wine retains its flavor and aroma, making it one of the most sought-after wines on the market.
The designation of origin of the Care Blanco Sobre Lias Carinena wine is Cariñena, one of the historic and emerging areas of the national viticulture. This wine designation presents an exceptional geographical situation of its vineyards since it is the part of the connection of the Ebro Valley with Levante, as well as in the north-south route that structures the Aragonese territory.
