Description

Les Basses Gironet | DO Alicante, Spain

Forget everything you think you know about powerful, heavy Mediterranean reds. Les Basses Gironet offers something wonderfully different: a fresh, elegant and beautifully expressive red from the coastal vineyards of Teulada, in Alicante’s Marina Alta.

Made from 100% Gironet, the traditional local name for Garnacha Tinta, this wine celebrates the character of its Mediterranean home. Limestone-rich soils, warm sunshine and refreshing sea breezes help shape its distinctive personality.

Expect juicy red cherries, raspberries and wild strawberries, with delicate violet aromas and a touch of Mediterranean herbs. The palate is lively and silky, with gentle tannins and lovely freshness.

Rather than using oak barrels, Les Basses ages this wine for six months in traditional clay amphorae. This allows the fruit and floral aromas to shine while adding subtle texture and depth, without heavy oak flavours.

Try serving it slightly cooler than your usual red wine. Its freshness makes it a wonderful choice for warm Mediterranean evenings, relaxed lunches and sharing good food with friends.

A local wine with a genuine sense of place — and a delicious reminder that Mediterranean reds don’t have to be big and powerful to be interesting.

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🍇 Key Details

• Region: DO Alicante, Spain
• Grapes: 100% Gironet (Garnacha Tinta)
• Vineyards: Teulada, La Marina Alta; limestone-rich soils influenced by Mediterranean sea breezes
• Ageing: 6 months in traditional clay amphorae
• Alcohol: 14% Vol.
• Style: Fresh, floral and elegant
• Serving Temperature: 12–14°C
• Contains Sulfites

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🍷 Tasting Notes

• Appearance: Bright ruby red with a youthful, vibrant character.
• Aroma: Red cherry, raspberry, wild strawberry and pomegranate, with violets, Mediterranean herbs and a hint of white pepper.
• Palate: Juicy and fresh, with lively red fruit, fine tannins and a delicate mineral character.
• Finish: Elegant and refreshing, with subtle herbal notes and a gentle saline touch.

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🍽 Food Pairing

• Mediterranean tapas and charcuterie
• Grilled chicken and roast pork
• Paella and Mediterranean rice dishes
• Grilled vegetables and roasted peppers
• Tuna and other meaty fish
• Mushroom dishes
• Semi-cured goat’s cheese and Manchego

Its freshness makes Gironet particularly versatile, especially when you want a red wine that complements the food rather than dominates it.

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💎 Why We Love It

Because this is exactly what discovering local wine should be about.

A traditional grape, grown close to the Mediterranean, made into something fresh, floral and completely different from the big, powerful reds people often expect from Spain.

We particularly love the use of clay amphorae instead of oak. It allows the Gironet grape to express itself without distraction.

A beautiful little discovery from practically our doorstep.

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About the Producer

Celler Les Basses is a small wine project based in Teulada, in Alicante’s Marina Alta.

Led by José María Bolufer, David Carbonell and Regino Ballester, the project focuses on preserving traditional local grape varieties and the winemaking heritage of this Mediterranean region.

Working with vineyards influenced by the nearby sea, the team favours minimal intervention and traditional methods, including fermentation with native yeasts and ageing in clay amphorae.

Their wines celebrate the authentic character of La Marina Alta, bringing a fresh perspective to Alicante’s winemaking traditions.