Giró Grape
Alicante • Marina Alta • Mediterranean Identity
"The varietal that whispers the history of the Alicante mountains: an expression of rustic elegance, perfumed by scrubland and the Mediterranean breeze."
1. The Rebirth of a Living Heritage
The Giró grape is the liquid essence of the Marina Alta, in the D.O. Alicante. Historically grown on dry-stone terraces and steep banks, Giró has survived thanks to the commitment of local growers who rediscovered its ability to make high-end wines, with low tannic extraction and a subtle chromatic transparency.
This grape represents the link between Alicante's agricultural tradition and contemporary winemaking. A good example is the Giró de Abargues from Pepe Mendoza Casa Agrícola, made with grapes from the Abargues estate, in the Marina Alta, with vines planted between 1923 and 1969 and organic dry-farmed cultivation.
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Organoleptic Qualities and Terroir Factors
Sensory Profile
Visually it offers translucent, bright ruby colors. On the nose, rosemary, rockrose, thyme and sour cherry stand out, with a fine tannic structure and a saline finish.
On the palate it is light in body but of great aromatic persistence, where wild red fruit intertwines with touches of esparto grass, pomegranate and dried orange peel.
Terroir
It thrives in ferrous clay soils, marls and limestone substrate, on terraces and slopes of the Marina Alta, close to the Mediterranean, which preserves the natural acidity that defines the backbone of these reds.
The constant sea breeze softens the high summer temperatures, allowing a slow ripening that highlights its mineral liveliness.
Winemaking Interpretations
Minimal Intervention
Minimal-intervention winemaking respects the native fragrance of the grape and highlights the purity of the terroir, with low-extraction, fresh and transparent wines.
Heroic Viticulture Reds
Coming from old terraces on steep slopes, they are old-vine wines that reflect the biodiversity of the Marina Alta.
Gastronomic Harmony
Its herbaceous freshness makes it the ideal partner for Levantine gastronomy: grilled white meats, melting rice dishes and dishes spiced with Mediterranean aromatic herbs. It pairs perfectly with traditional Valencian paella, crusted rice, rabbit stews with herbs, artisanal mountain charcuterie and semi-cured goat cheeses. Served slightly chilled (between 14 °C and 16 °C), it becomes a very versatile red both for outdoor meals and for signature pairings.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Giró grape?
It is a traditional red variety of the Marina Alta in Alicante, which gives wines of translucent ruby color, light to medium body, red fruit and scrubland notes.
Which Giró grape wine is available at La Cava Shop?
The Pepe Mendoza Giró de Abargues 2020 wine, from Casa Agrícola, D.O. Alicante.
At what temperature is Giró served?
Slightly chilled, between 14 °C and 16 °C, to highlight its fruit and freshness.
What does Giró pair with?
Rice dishes, grilled white meats, rabbit stews with herbs, artisanal charcuterie and semi-cured goat cheeses.
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