J. García Carrión (Marqués de Carrión / Pata Negra)

Founded in Jumilla in 1890, J. García Carrión is now Europe's largest wine producer, with over 130 years of winemaking heritage across five generations and wines marketed in more than 150 countries. The Pata Negra brand — their flagship umbrella label — is a pioneering concept uniting eight Spanish Designations of Origin under a single identity.

Blend

Tempranillo, Mazuelo, Graciano

Tasting Profile

Ruby-red in colour with red fruit aromas over a complex background of vanilla, clove and aromatic herbs; on the palate it is tasty and structured with a soft, rounded sensation from 12 months of barrel ageing.

Region

Rioja DOCa is one of Spain's most famous wine regions and one of only two classified under the Denominación de Origen Calificada system. The region's Crianza-category wines must spend a minimum of 12 months in oak, producing structured reds built predominantly on Tempranillo, often blended with Graciano and Mazuelo.

Price Context

Approximately $8–$12 USD per 750ml bottle; noted as one of the least expensive wines from the Rioja DOCa with stable pricing.

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