Alcohol: 14.0%
pH: 3.57
Acidity: 5.92 grams/litre
Navarra:
Wedged between the regions of Bordeaux and Rioja, Navarra has drawn expertise
and inspiration from the steady traffic of ideas and cultural influences between those
regions. Even today, the region is famous for growing the classic
grapes of Northern Spain (Tempranillo) and Southern France
(Garnacha, or Grenache). Winemaking here dates back
more than 2,000 years and the region’s warm, dry
climate, limestone soils and abundant sunshine has
proven ideal for the production of full-bodied reds.
Old Vines:
Red Guitar is sourced from selected old-vine vineyards surrounding the tiny village
of Lerga, on the eastern edge of Navarra. The bush vines here are old and gnarled,
dating back some 110 years and produce small amounts of very concentrated,
intensely flavored fruit. These prized vineyards
are farmed by third-and fourth-generation
growers who are fiercely proud of this
legacy and the wines of Navarra.
The Wine:
Tempranillo, Spain’s star native grape, is somewhat difficult to grow, and produces wines
that have a wonderfully complex bouquet of cherries, leather and even a touch of
earthiness. Thick skins allow for good color and extract, making it extremely age
worthy and ideal for blending. Garnacha, the most widely planted red grape
in the world, thrives in warm, dry regions producing wines of great concentration,
with explosive raspberry fruit characters and soft tannins. Together, these
varieties combine to produce a wonderfully dense, powerful wine with
loads of black fruit, ripe raspberry and a smooth, long finish.
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Alcohol: 14.0%
pH: 3.57
Acidity: 5.92 grams/litre
Rose
Navarra:
Wedged between the regions of Bordeaux and Rioja, Navarra has drawn expertise
and inspiration from the steady traffic of ideas and cultural influences between those
regions. Even today, the region is famous for growing the classic
grapes of Northern Spain (Tempranillo) and Southern France
(Garnacha, or Grenache). Winemaking here dates back
more than 2,000 years and the region’s warm, dry
climate, limestone soils and abundant sunshine has
proven ideal for the production of full-bodied reds.
Old Vines:
Red Guitar is sourced from selected old-vine vineyards surrounding the tiny village
of Lerga, on the eastern edge of Navarra. The bush vines here are old and gnarled,
dating back some 110 years and produce small amounts of very concentrated,
intensely flavored fruit. These prized vineyards
are farmed by third-and fourth-generation
growers who are fiercely proud of this
legacy and the wines of Navarra.
The Wine:
Tempranillo, Spain’s star native grape, is somewhat difficult to grow, and produces wines
that have a wonderfully complex bouquet of cherries, leather and even a touch of
earthiness. Thick skins allow for good color and extract, making it extremely age
worthy and ideal for blending. Garnacha, the most widely planted red grape
in the world, thrives in warm, dry regions producing wines of great concentration,
with explosive raspberry fruit characters and soft tannins.Together, these
varieties combine to produce a wonderfully dense, powerful wine with
loads of black fruit, ripe raspberry and a smooth, long finish.