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WINERY BACKGROUND

The winery behind Cristalino, Jaume Serra, was founded in 1943 by distinguished enologist Jaume Serra Guell. It is located in the Garraf subdivision of the Denominacion de Origen Penedés, the largest wine growing area in Catalonia. Jaume Serra lies within the “El Padruel” estate in the Mediterranean Coastal town of Vilanova y la Geltru, some 50 kilometers south of Barcelona,. Wine making began on this property in 1947. The winery underwent renovations in 1984 and then again in 1997, after the J. García Carrión family purchased the property.

THE VINEYARDS

Grapes for the Antano Tinto are sourced from two subdivisions: Rioja Alavesa and the Rioja Baja for the color and acidity imparted to the grapes from these two areas. Grapes for both the Crianzas and the Reservas are soley from the Rioja Alta and consist of Tempranillo, Mazuelo, Granacha, and Graciano. Traditionally, vineyards in the Rioja Alta are planted predominately with Tempranillo, a noble grape which the Spanish regard as their best red varietal. This native grape is extremely well-suited to the region;s subclimate, which is influenced by both the Atlantic and Mediterranean Oceans. The Soil throughour the Rioja is Calcareous. Vines are naturally stressed in theis tipe of soil, developing extensive root systems. It is not uncommon to find rootscocks ranging from 10 to 20 years old.

The winemaker of Bodegas Antano honors tradition while using modem eonological innovations to produce some of the Rioja’s finest wines today.

VINIFICATION

Tinto: 90% Tempranillo, 5% Garnacha, 5% Mazuelo. Aged in American oak for 8 months and one year in bottle prior to release.

Crianza: 75% Tempranillo, 15% Garnacha, 7% Mazueol, 3% Graciano. Aged in American Oak for 14 months and 18 months prior to release.

Reserva: 80% Tempranillo, 10% Garnacha, 5% Mazuelo, 5% Graciano. Aged in American Oak for 24 months and 24 months prior to release.

Gran Reserva: 80% Tempranillo, 12% Mazuelo, 8% Garnacha. Aged in American Oak for 30 months and 36 months in bottle prior to realease. (Available in Europe maeket only at the is time).