A grape variety is considered to be autochthonous, whenit is indigenous to the location where it is grown and nowhere else. Thus, Juan Garcia is an autochthonous grape variety of the Grand Canyon of the Duero River, named ARRIBES (Arribes D.O.).

Juan Garcia is, additionally, considered to be a pre-phylloxera grape variety.  It's natural inherent rareness, provides this indigenous prime grape an indelible value to the wine connoisseur ("conocedor" in Spanish) who values and treasures the personal enrichment derived from the practice of wine tasting to amplify the spectrum within one´s tasting portfolio experience.

Mansion GARRIDO, has deep, natural dark violet color and hues. It is deliciously balanced without a raspy entrance, Leaving a constant subtle aroma that accompanies its savor in boca with a profound, elegant, fruit of this unique vine. It contains Insinuations of dark natural cherries embraced by young French and American (Missouri) oak wood, with scents of strawberries and fresh aromas with light notes of raisins and hazelnuts for the delight and enhancement of fine food entrees.

Juan Garcia

Autochthonous Grape Variety

The Grand Canyon of the Duero River, named ARRIBES, extends 163 kilometers in length as it flows out into the northern Atlantic ocean forming a sobering gargantuan natural gorge which serves as a pristine conduit along the waterway for precipitating weather conditions that create a special microclimate along its path. Its beautifully immense configuration and tortuous meandering, becomes the natural international border between Portugal and Spain.  This is a special place on Earth with a bountiful microclimate ambience that seals the natural attributes of the terroir (terruño) that give an indelible birth to a fine wine.