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· General information:
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Ctra. Valencia, KM 45,700, |
| 50400, Cariñena. Zaragoza. |
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Superficie: 5.800 hectáreas.
Denominación de Origen: Cariñena.
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The winery
A long-standing tradition of good wine, together with the concerted effort, geniality and savoir-faire of our people resulted in the creation of the largest Cariñena D.O winery, and indeed, the largest winery in the Autonomous Community of Aragón. Grandes Vinos y Viñedos was founded as a company on 1st September 1997 to channel the sales of six Cariñena D.O. co-operatives.
The new winery installations have involved large investments in infrastructures, which facilitate our work. Approximately 10 million euros have been invested in 60,000 m2 of facilities, inaugurated on 26th June 2002 by the President of the Autonomous Community of Aragón, Mr. Marcelino Iglesias Ricou.
Our winery is fully equipped with the necessary technology and human resources to be able to respond to a competitive market that demands quality. We have more than 1,000 partners in the six towns in which the 5,800 hectares of vineyards are located: Aguarón, Alfamén, Cariñena, Cosuenda, Mezalocha and Villanueva de Huerva. All of the wine produced is from our own vineyards and is commercialised by Grandes Vinos y Viñedos.
Its environment
Grandes Vinos y Viñedos is located in the heart of the Cariñena D.O., an area with one of the greatest wine-growing traditions in Spain.
Wine-growing dates back to ancient times. Upon the arrival of the Romans the region was inhabited by Celtiberian tribes that drank wine mixed with honey. In the Middle Ages the surface area of vineyards increased and in 1585, when Felipe II visited Cariñena, the townspeople built two fountains of wine in his honour.
In Spanish literature there are numerous references to the excellence of this area's wine, such as those of Cervantes in his immortal work of "Don Quixote" and José Zorrilla in his famous "Don Juan Tenorio".
Areas
Wine is our life and we have put our hearts into making this winery special, a world benchmark for quality wine, and you are its ambassador, for this reason we have also taken special care to cater for your needs, offering you areas in which you can enjoy other aspects related to wine: museum, film projection room, restaurant, tasting room and shop, in which all of our products are on sale. |
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Individual and group visits to the winery
Grandes Vinos y Viñedos offers those interested in finding out more about the world of wine the possibility of visiting this new winery. Visit the blending building, the modern bottling plant, the ageing section and company building. Enjoy unique spaces such as the museum, film projection room, restaurant, tasting room and shop, in which all of our products are on sale.
Individual visits
You are invited to book a visit to Grandes Vinos y Viñedos, at an individual level, through our central booking desk, tel.: 976 62 12 61 or by e-mail visitas@grandesvinos.com
The date and time of these visits will be confirmed once a group of at least 10 persons has been formed.
The visit to our facilities is rounded off by a tasting session in which you can sample our most prestigious wines: Monasterio de las Viñas and Corona de Aragón, in our winery shop.
Price: 8 Euros.
This includes a commemorative box of three bottles of our most emblematic wines: Monasterio de las Viñas and Corona de Aragón.
Group visits
For groups of at least 15 persons.
Price: 8 Euros.
This includes a commemorative box of three bottles of our winery's most emblematic wines: Monasterio de las Viñas y Corona de Aragón.
Wine tasting courses (minimum 20 persons)
The restaurant can be converted into a tasting room in which our enologists will teach you all about the world of wine. |
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| Contact: 976 621 261. |
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Restaurant
Groups of 25 persons (minimum) to 60 persons (maximum)
"Monasterio de las Viñas" menu
An informal luncheon buffet with a selection of typical Aragonese hold and cold foods, including Teruel ham, Graus sausage and regional cheeses.
"Corona de Aragón" menu
This menu comprises typical regional dishes such as "migas" (breadcrumbs with grapes and spicy sausage), local vegetables, dishes with pulses and vegetables or barbecued meat.
"Grandes Vinos" menu
This menu can be drawn up from a wide range of dishes to suit the requirements of each group.
Shop
In which all of our products are on sale.
Museum
This is an ideal space for presentations, encounters and temporary exhibitions, in which the most important national and international awards that the winery has received are on display. The museum offers lunches in a relaxing environment for groups of approximately 80 people.
Courtyard
This is a space adjoining the museum, which boasts an original architectural style and a fountain evoking the company's best-known wine: Monasterio de las Viñas. A unique, pleasant, comfortable setting in which lunches can be served.
Assembly Hall (Film projection room)
The assembly hall can seat 103 persons and is equipped with all of the latest technical facilities required for staging company meetings, conventions and congresses in a relaxed environment. Work sessions can be rounded off by lunch, wine-tasting courses, visits to our winery facilities or a meal in one of our rooms.
Facilities: projection screen, video and D.V.D. player and connections for computers.
Dining room
A functional style restaurant with a capacity for 55 persons, in which you can sample our local products.
Banquet Hall
Our ageing winery has a capacity for 300 persons and offers an ideal setting for banquets or cocktail parties following business meetings or to round off congresses or conventions.
Porch area (Ageing building)
It is an ideal place to hold summertime social events. It has a capacity for 300 persons and lunches can be served.
Exhibitions in outside areas
During the summer period we can provide outside areas for setting up marquees for exhibitions, demonstrations etc. |
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