Tradewinds Specialty Imports -- Spanish Wines

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Gran Cardiel
Gran Cardiel white Spanish wine from D.O. Rueda

The uniquely powerful aromas of two historic grapes, the viura and verdejo, makes this a spring and summer sensation.

Region: D.O. Rueda

Winery: Bodegas Felix Lorenzo Cachazo


Gran Cardiel white Spanish wine from D.O. Rueda

Vital Statistics

  • Type: White
  • Grapes: 50% Verdejo | 50% Viura
  • Vinification: Fermented at 59F for 28 days

Tasting Notes

  • Eyes: Glistening straw yellow color.
  • Nose: Powerful aroma of medium-to-high intensity; fruity character, rich, displaying some aniseed and herbaceous nuances that showoff the verdejo. Notes of white fruit (pear, apple), typical of the viura, come through.
  • Taste: Straightforward and silky mouth displaying a well structured length and crisp acidity. Intense citric nuances of grapefruit on the finish.

Awards

  • Decanter - July 2010: "Best Value White" & "Wine of the Month" ☆☆☆

 

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The Personal Approach

Our bodegas are not just suppliers--they are part of an extended Tradewinds family.

We have visited each of these unique Spanish wineries to know the people and intimately understand their processes. And we keep in touch regularly to discuss product plans, inventory levels, news and buzz about their wine.

This personal approach ensures the Tradewinds portfolio offers distinct, high-quality Spanish wine.