Aragon

Aragon is one of Spain’s oldest yet most rapidly revitalized wine regions, located in the northeast of the country between the Pyrenees Mountains and the Ebro River Valley. This region is renowned for its rich winemaking heritage dating back to Roman times, as well as for its modern approach that has revived native grape varieties and given Aragon a renewed identity.

The climate is distinctly continental – hot summers, cold winters, and a sharp contrast between day and night temperatures. These conditions, combined with low rainfall and the strong “cierzo” wind blowing from the Pyrenees, help the grapes retain natural acidity, aromatic purity, and excellent ripeness balance.

The soils vary widely – from calcareous clay to stony, iron-rich slopes. This diversity allows Aragon to produce wines of many styles, ranging from vibrant and fruit-forward to structured and complex.

The region is divided into four main appellations (DO):

• Campo de Borja DO – known as the “Empire of Garnacha,” producing rich, concentrated yet balanced wines.
• Cariñena DO – one of Spain’s oldest appellations, famous for powerful, age-worthy ‘Garnacha’ and ‘Cariñena’ wines.
• Calatayud DO – a high-altitude zone where ‘Garnacha’ wines stand out for their minerality, freshness, and aromatic intensity.
• Somontano DO – located closer to the Pyrenees, producing elegant, modern wines from international varieties such as ‘Cabernet Sauvignon’, ‘Merlot’, and ‘Chardonnay’.