2013 Arrayan 'Premium' Mentrida

Rich and expressive for its age, this blend opens with aromas of ripe black and red fruit, cedar spice, and subtle herbal notes. On the palate, layers of cherry and plum unfold alongside hints of tobacco and spice, supported by smooth, integrated tannins. The finish is long and balanced, with earthy undertones and a nuanced complexity that reflects both time and structure.

This Crianza-style red is a field blend of Syrah, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Petit Verdot, each cold-macerated briefly before fermentation in small stainless-steel tanks at controlled temperatures. After primary and malolactic fermentation, the wine was aged for approximately 15 months in French oak barrels, allowing the fruit and spice notes to integrate with nuanced oak complexity.

Produced by Bodegas Arrayán in the Méntrida DO of central Spain, this wine arises from vineyards planted on sandy-loam soils of granite origin at around 600 meters elevation. The region’s continental‑Mediterranean climate—marked by hot summers and cool nights—helps preserve acidity and build depth of flavor, while organic farming practices aim to express fruit purity in the finished wine.