Prado de Irache

Styles

Principal grape varieties

Terroir

• Mediterranean climate with strong Atlantic influence: higher humidity, cooler temperatures, and greater rainfall.
• A relatively enclosed valley: altitude, latitude, and orography produce pronounced diurnal temperature swings.
• Loose, carbonate-rich soils of medium to low fertility with low levels of organic matter.
• The edaphoclimatic characteristics account for acidity as a defining trait distinguishing these wines from those of nearby zones.
• A vineyard of 16.58 ha in Ayegui, less than 1 km from the winery, forming a single cohesive unit. (via Wikipedia · CC BY-SA 4.0)

• The varieties Tempranillo, Garnacha, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Graciano, and Mazuelo are considered 'perfectly adapted to the zone'.
• The viticultural and winemaking techniques of growers and producers are recognised as a determining factor in the distinctiveness of the wines.

• The profile of the red wines is defined by their acidity, linked to carbonate soils low in organic matter and to a climate of Atlantic influence with pronounced diurnal temperature swings.
• Each variety expresses a differentiated profile: Merlot with rounded tannins and dark fruit; Cabernet with truffle notes and a long finish; Garnacha very fruity with hints of strawberry and raspberry.

• Loose, carbonate-rich soils of low fertility, combined with Atlantic influence and pronounced diurnal temperature swings, account for the characteristic acidity of these red 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-A0182
• Official trade body site — Bodegas Irache