CABERNET SAUVIGNON
MARQUÉS DE GRIÑÓN
THE ORIGINAL PAGO
"The origin of a legend: a Pago Cabernet Sauvignon that combines classical Bordeaux architecture with the mineral warmth of the limestone soils of Toledo."
1. Identity Profile
- Origin: D.O. Dominio de Valdepusa, Toledo.
- Varietal: 100% Cabernet Sauvignon (1974).
- Winery: Marqués de Griñón (Pagos de Familia).
- Aging: 12 to 15 months in Allier French oak.
- Alcohol Content: 14.5% Alc. Vol.
- Presentation: 750 ml.
2. Sommelier's Notes
Appearance: Deep, opaque garnet red. It features high legs and a brilliant sheen, with subtle brick-colored highlights at the rim that attest to its noble evolution.
Nose: Complex and elegant aroma. Notes of cassis and black fruit stand out, interwoven with tobacco leaf, cedar, and black pepper over the characteristic limestone mineral background of the vineyard.
Palate: Structured entry with great presence. The tannins are firm yet finely polished. It shows itself to be balanced and fresh, culminating in a long, silky, and markedly varietal finish.
3. Style and Structure
ROBUST BODY [ ● ● ● ● ● ]
ELEGANT TANNINS [ ● ● ● ● ○ ]
HIGH INTENSITY [ ● ● ● ● ● ]
CHARACTER [ BORDEAUX SOUL ]
4. Food Pairing and Serving
Signature Gastronomy: Sublime with pepper-crusted rib eye, aged beef rib steak, or roast lamb. Its structure requires dishes with high flavor density.
Specialty: Extraordinary companion to Chile en Nogada and complex beef stews. Serving temperature: 16°C to 18°C. Recommended decanting time: 30-45 minutes.
Domain Milestones
Why is it a historical milestone?
It was Carlos Falcó's first wine in Valdepusa and marked the beginning of advanced viticulture in Spain, introducing drip irrigation and intelligent trellising techniques ahead of anyone else in the country.
The 1974 Vineyard
This wine is born from the original vines planted over half a century ago, whose deep roots in the limestone soil allow for a concentration and minerality that only time can grant.