Sofía Cañizares Tinto is a fresh and expressive red wine produced from 100% Giró , one of Alicante’s most traditional and historically important grape varieties. Crafted by Sofía Cañizares , the wine represents a new generation of Alicante winemaking focused on preserving local heritage while creating wines that are vibrant, elegant and easy to enjoy.

Giró has been cultivated in Alicante for centuries and is increasingly recognized for its ability to produce wines with freshness, aromatic complexity and Mediterranean identity. Rather than delivering heavy concentration, the variety naturally offers bright fruit, lively acidity and remarkable drinkability.

Careful vineyard management and gentle vinification preserve the purity of the fruit and the authentic character of the grape. The result is a wine that feels modern and approachable while remaining deeply rooted in Alicante’s winemaking tradition.

On the nose, Sofía Cañizares Tinto reveals aromas of red cherry, wild strawberry and raspberry layered with subtle floral notes, Mediterranean herbs and delicate spice. The palate is fresh, juicy and elegant with silky tannins, vibrant acidity and a long, fruit-driven finish.

This is Alicante through a different lens — fresh, authentic and centered around one of the region’s most distinctive native varieties.

🍇 Key Details

• Region: DO Alicante, Spain
• Classification: Red Wine
• Grape: 100% Giró
• Vinification: Temperature-controlled fermentation with gentle extraction
• Alcohol: 14% Vol.
• Style: Fresh, elegant Mediterranean red
• Serving Temperature: 14–16°C
• Contains Sulfites

🍷 Tasting Notes

• Appearance: Bright, clean ruby ​​red with violet reflections
• Aroma: Red cherry, wild strawberry, raspberry, Mediterranean herbs and floral notes
• Palate: Fresh and juicy with silky tannins, vibrant acidity and a smooth elegant finish

🍽 Food Pairing

• Traditional rice dishes
• Mediterranean tapas
• Roast vegetables
• Semi-cured Manchego

💎 Why We Love It

A brilliant introduction to Giró — a native Alicante variety that combines freshness, elegance and Mediterranean personality in a way that feels both traditional and modern.

About the Producer

Sofía Cañizares represents the fifth generation of a family deeply connected to viticulture and winemaking. Raised among the vineyards of Alicante and trained in oenology, she developed her passion for wine alongside her father, renowned winemaker Rafael Cañizares, while gradually creating her own vision and style.

The Sofía Cañizares range was created as a highly personal project focused on producing wines that are expressive, approachable and strongly connected to the Mediterranean landscape. While rooted in the family’s winemaking heritage, these wines reflect Sofía’s own interpretation of Alicante — fresher, more delicate and centered around elegance, drinkability and authenticity.

Working closely in both the vineyard and winery, Sofía focuses on preserving varietal character and highlighting the identity of each site through careful vineyard management and minimal intervention during vinification. Her wines are designed to express place and rather personality than power, combining freshness, balance and a modern Mediterranean style.

Today, the Sofía Cañizares collection represents a new generation of Alicante winemaking — respectful of tradition while bringing a contemporary and more personal perspective to the region’s wines.

Explore more in our Red wine  collection.