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Located in the rolling landscapes of Aragon, the Alto Horizonte vineyard stretches across hillsides swept by the cool winds of the Ebro Valley. The plots, planted at altitude on soils that blend clay, gravel, and limestone outcrops, benefit from a continental climate characterized by significant temperature variations. This combination of intense sunlight, cool nights, and moderate yields promotes a slow ripening of the grapes, preserving their natural freshness and aromatic expression, while giving rise to structured, balanced red wines deeply rooted in their terroir.

This wine reveals notes of ripe red and juicy black fruits , along with floral touches, enhanced by spicy nuances and a light toasty oak. On the palate, the wine is ample and supple, supported by a well-integrated freshness that balances the richness of the fruit. The fine, polished tannins structure the whole without harshness, while the persistent and harmonious finish leaves an impression of indulgence and elegance, inviting you to return to the glass.

The history of wine in Spain is so ancient that no one really knows who first brought the vines to the region. By the time the Phoenicians arrived some 3,000 years ago and founded the present-day cities of Cádiz and Jerez, viticulture was already well established, and Spanish wines were widely traded throughout the Mediterranean and North Africa. You could say that Spain is a winemaking miracle. After years on the sidelines of the world of fine wines, it is now a major player. Investment and ambition in vineyards and wineries are resulting in increasingly rich, complex (often high in alcohol), and spicy reds that are gaining popularity with international consumers. Proud to have more land dedicated to vines than any other country, Spain is only now beginning to capitalize on this resource in a consistent way. Spain is a chaotic jumble of regions and subregions, much like its landscape is a chaotic jumble of incredibly rugged scenery. A glance at a map reveals the climatic diversity among Spain's many wine regions, from the lush, green vineyards of Galicia on the northern Atlantic coast to the parched vineyards of the southeastern Mediterranean. Spain's saving grace for viticulture is the average altitude of its vineyards, which is over 600 meters. Many Spanish vineyards are thus able to produce grapes with good color and acidity simply because nighttime temperatures are relatively low and the grapes don't ripen until after a sufficiently long growing season. But there is a real treasure trove to be found for those willing to dig, and now that a class of connoisseurs has developed in Spain, all sorts of ambitious investors have done their part to change the image of Spanish wine. Today, a new generation of winemakers has quietly begun to craft spectacular wines and experiment with grape varieties that would have been unthinkable not so long ago. Wine remains an important commodity and an integral part of Spanish culture.