91 points from James Suckling<\/strong><\/p>\n The Pago Ayl\u00e9s UNEXPECTED Garnacha is an expressive and contemporary red wine from Arag\u00f3n, in northeastern Spain. As the name suggests, this wine offers a surprising interpretation of the Garnacha grape. Instead of a heavy and overwhelming style, you taste elegance, freshness, and refined power. At the same time, the wine retains the warm, fruity signature for which Spanish Garnacha is known.<\/p>\n This wine comes from the prestigious Pago Ayl\u00e9s estate, one of the few Spanish wineries with official Vino de Pago status. This means that the wine originates from one specific estate with a unique terroir and exceptional quality.<\/p>\n In the glass, the Pago Ayl\u00e9s UNEXPECTED Garnacha displays a bright ruby \u200b\u200bred color with a vibrant sheen. The aroma then opens with intense notes of ripe cherries, raspberries, and red currants. Additionally, you discover subtle notes of violets, Mediterranean herbs, and a hint of spices.<\/p>\n On the palate, the wine presents itself as smooth and elegant. The flavour profile combines juicy red fruit with refined spiciness and a light minerality. Furthermore, the soft tannins and fresh acidity ensure excellent balance. As a result, the wine remains accessible, yet at the same time complex and gastronomically versatile. The finish is fresh, fruity, and refined, with a pleasant length.<\/p>\n This Garnacha comes from the Pago Ayl\u00e9s estate, located near Zaragoza in Aragon. Thanks to the combination of altitude, calcareous soils, and a continental climate, the grapes develop a perfect balance between ripeness and freshness.<\/p>\n Warm days ensure optimal ripening, while cool nights preserve aromatic freshness. This results in a Garnacha with both concentration and elegance \u2014 a style that is becoming increasingly popular among modern wine lovers.<\/p>\n The Pago Ayl\u00e9s UNEXPECTED Garnacha is versatile and pairs well with a wide range of dishes. Thanks to its balance between fruit and structure, this wine is suitable for both light and richer dishes.<\/p>\n Perfect with:<\/p>\n In addition, this wine is also delicious to drink on its own, for example during drinks or a relaxed evening.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Moderne Spaanse Garnacha met 91 punten van James Suckling: Elegant, fris en verfijnd.<\/p>","protected":false},"featured_media":25004,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"inline_featured_image":false,"_joinchat":[]},"product_brand":[],"product_cat":[19],"product_tag":[20,3180,2293],"pa_smaakprofiel":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-25006","1":"product","2":"type-product","3":"status-publish","4":"has-post-thumbnail","6":"product_cat-rode-wijn","7":"product_tag-biologische-wijn","8":"product_tag-biologische-witte-wijn","9":"product_tag-spaanse-rode-wijn","10":"pa_alcohol-14-procent","11":"pa_domein-pago-ayles","12":"pa_druif-garnacha","13":"pa_inhoud-0-75-liter","14":"pa_jaar-2856","15":"pa_regio-aragon","17":"first","18":"instock","19":"taxable","20":"shipping-taxable","21":"purchasable","22":"product-type-simple"},"yoast_head":"\nTasting note Pago Ayl\u00e9s UNEXPECTED Garnacha<\/h3>\n
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Origin and terroir of Pago Ayl\u00e9s<\/h3>\n
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