Which are the varieties of red grapes?

Garnacha Tinta grape

The Garnacha Tinta grape is one of the best known not only in our country but internationally thanks to the tint and color it brings to the wine. In fact, in the rest of the world it is one of the most cultivated typologies. It is a perfect grape for high-graduation Garnacha wines with an intense color, which also means that its oxidation is rapid, aging much earlier than in other varieties. Without a doubt, our Segura Viudas Garnatxa.

Merlot grape

The merlot grape, whose origin can be found in the south of France. Perhaps it is the most widespread in the world, even ahead of Grenache and also thanks to its wide acceptance in cultivation in a country like Italy.

It is the most common in Manchego, Catalan and even Navarrese crops, which already gives a good account of the quality of wines that are achieved with it in young wines and musts with great sweetness, which means that they do not need a long time in barrels to mature. show your taste So much so that, due to its aroma and color, it offers some of the most valued wines worldwide.

Syrah grap

The Syrah grape stands out, among other characteristics, for its ease of cultivation. Under optimal conditions it requires a greater amount of sun and higher temperatures than other similar varieties. Despite the latter, it is highly adaptable to different types of terrain and climates and, furthermore, it is one of the most resistant varieties against the most common diseases of the vine.

It is a tannic grape, with a marked density and intense pigmentation, which gives rise to notable fruity and floral touches or more smoky wines, depending on the weather conditions of the growing region. The characteristics and oenological potential of the Syrah grape give rise to wines that keep great secrets inside, such as our Segura Viudas Mas D’Aranyó.

Cabernet Sauvignon grape

Cabernet Sauvignon is one of the best known red grapes in the world. It grows in almost all the large wine-growing areas. Its popularity is often attributed to its easy cultivation (the grapes have thick skins and the vines are naturally low-yielding, sprout late, and are resistant to rot and insects) and to the consistency and flavors that express the character of the variety. .

The classic profile that it gives tends to be that of wines with a good body, many tannins and an appreciable acidity that contributes to its aging potential. In cooler climates, Cabernet Sauvignon tends to produce wines with notes of green pepper, mint, and cedar, which become more pronounced as the wine ages. In more moderate climates, notes of blackcurrant with black cherries and black olives can be appreciated. In very hot climates the flavors obtained from moderate climates can become more mature and “jammy”.

Tempranillo grape

The Tempranillo grape is one of the best known thanks to its final result. Its forte is its adaptation to all kinds of weather, although the truth – and hence the main advantage of growing it in the north – is that grown in cold weather is the best quality it gets.

It is a type of grape that makes it possible to make different types of wine, both crianzas and reservas. Its ability to provide a fruity touch to the wine is highly valued in some varieties such as Merlot or Cabernet Sauvignon, such as our exquisite Rosé.