Bodegas Anadas, CariñenaCare Crianza Nativa Tempranillo-Merlot 2022

Bodegas Anadas CariñenaCare Crianza Nativa Tempranillo-Merlot 2022 is a rich, fruit-driven red from the heart of Spain’s DO Cariñena. Combining the structure of Tempranillo with the plush character of Merlot, it stands out for its intense ripe-fruit profile, subtle mineral notes and elegant vanilla from eight months in American oak. The CARE name comes from the ancient Roman name for Cariñena and reflects Bodegas Anadas’ dedicated approach to expressing the region’s heritage and terroir.

Tasting Notes
The wine presents a deep, vibrant colour and a clean, expressive nose of ripe red and black fruits, complemented by warm spices and mineral nuances. On the palate, it is rich and powerful, with generous fruit character supported by smooth oak, gentle spice and notes of vanilla released through maturation in American oak barrels. The finish is long and fruit-led, leaving a rounded and satisfying impression. It is approachable now, with the concentration and oak structure to develop further over the next few years if kept in suitable cellar conditions.

Production
Produced in DO Cariñena from Tempranillo and Merlot, the wine reflects the warm, continental conditions of one of Spain’s historic wine regions. The grapes undergo six days of cold maceration on their skins, followed by alcoholic fermentation at a controlled 26°C and a further 15 days of post-fermentation skin contact to build colour, texture and flavour. Malolactic fermentation takes place in stainless-steel tanks, after which the wine matures for eight months in American oak barrels.

Food & Serving
Serve lightly cool at approximately 16–18°C. Its ripe fruit, rounded texture and subtle vanilla make it a natural partner for grilled or roasted red meats, lamb, burgers, sausages, hearty stews and mature cheeses. Decanting is not essential, but 20–30 minutes in a decanter can help the wine open up and soften its oak-led aromas, particularly when enjoyed young.

Producer
Bodegas Anadas is one of the oldest family-owned wineries in the Cariñena region and is based in the heart of the denomination. The estate is best known for its CARE range, an exclusive and carefully developed project focused primarily on Garnacha-based reds alongside selected white and rosé wines. Every element, from vineyard selection and fruit quality to winery infrastructure and vinification, is chosen with precision. The distinctive faces on the labels, created by artist Enrique Torrijos, are intended to evoke the sun and soils of Cariñena, while the name CARE also suggests the care and respect invested in each wine.

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