Pago de Arínzano
Styles
Principal grape varieties
Terroir
Natural factors
- Dry, hot summers with a large diurnal temperature range in late summer.
- Atlantic-facing aspect that determines a long growing season and slow ripening of the grapes.
- Stony soils with moderate carbonate levels and low clay content.
- Loam to sandy clay loam soil texture, promoting high color intensity and notable acidity.
- Presence of mineral notes in the wines, a trait linked to the terroir; confirmed across varietal profiles.
Human factors
- The pago produces white and red wines with mineral notes linked to the soil.
- Stony soils, low clay content, and loam texture promote color intensity and acidity.
Product characteristics
- Slow ripening favors aromatic, balanced, flavorful wines with high polyphenol content.
- Stony soils contribute high color intensity, notable acidity, persistent body, and mineral notes.
Terroir / wine link
- Stony, loamy soils with moderate carbonates promote high color intensity, notable acidity, and mineral notes in the wines.
Facts drawn from the cahier's terroir-link section (Lien au terroir) by automatic interpretation — see the the specification.
Sources
- eAmbrosia register (EU) — File number PDO-ES-A0183
- Official trade body site — Arínzano — Vino de Pago