Barbadillo Bodega Pirineos Parraleta, Somontano, Spain
Average Price of 750ml bottle, ex-tax in USD: $14
| Critic | Score |
| Wine Enthusiast | 80/100 |
Parraleta is rare dark-skinned grape variety native to the Somontano DO of northern Spain. A hardy variety, Parraleta produces wine with deep color, good acidity and ample tannins. It was once the second most planted variety of the region (where it was commonly blended with Moristel). However, as a low-yielding variety, it lost favor with growers looking to maximize their resources and only recently have attempts been made to ensure the variety’s survival.
It was once thought to have been a synonym for the ... more
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Somontano wine region
Somontano DO (Denominación de Origen) is located within the Aragón autonomous community of northern Spain. The name Somontano means 'under the mountains', an apt description as the region sits in the foothills of the central Pyrénées mountains. This lush, green, hilly region lies less than 35 miles (60km) from France. After lobbying hard for a number of years, the local producers were rewarded with DO status in 1984, and Somontano has since become a significant force in the Spanish wine industry, offering a wide range of wine styles and types. It has also adopted a particularly modern approach to winemaking, reflected in its technologically advanced wineries and vineyard practices, as well as its innov ... more
- Aragon wine region
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The Smiling Grape Company |
$16.70
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