Spanish wine expert Beth Willard, a regular writer for Decanter and contributor for Tim Atkin, signs the report that qualifies Navarra as one of the regions where some of the highest quality wines in Spain are made.
Navarra has been featured in the latest report published by the wine press specialized in the wine sector of Tim Atkin MW. These dossiers are a reference to know closely the most important wine regions of the world and on this occasion, Beth WillardThe internationally renowned wine taster and contributor to the magazine, has focused on Navarra and signed her edition, after spending nine days traveling around the region and tasting more than three hundred wines from more than fifty producers. After two months of research, tasting and writing, Beth Willard highlights the richness of Navarra, both in its history, its scenic nature with drastically different terroirs and for the quality and innovation in winemaking.
After confirming that Navarra is the region with the most varied biodiversity in Spain, Tim Atkin's publication positively values the work being carried out by viticulturists and winemakers to contribute to the enrichment of soils and vineyards and the ability of wineries to take advantage of this to produce surprising wines that are different from those found in other regions. In the experts' lines, it highlights the importance of the GrenacheThe history and contemporary success of Navarra, pointing out its aging potential and its use in the elaboration of the wines of the region. rosés currently leading sales in the domestic market. Of the one hundred wines that make up the list of the best rated by this media, thirty-three are made from Garnacha. Another important milestone is the Navarra's position at the forefront of innovation. In recent years, as a result of the concern of winemakers, experimentation in winemaking has emerged with the use of different materials for aging, such as jars, amphorae, concrete and egg-shaped tanks. Willard also highlights those of concrete and clay and their enriching effect, particularly on Grenache.
The wines D.O. Navarra with the highest scores in different categories in the report "Navarre: Top 100" by Tim Atkin. are:
- White Wine of the Year: Jirafas 2021, Pequeñas Puertas from Viña Zorzal & Matías Michelini. 97 points.
- Rosé of the Year: La Huella de Aitana, Zen Cuvée 2022 by Gonzalo Celayeta Wines. 96 points.
- Value Red of the Year: Guerinda Tres Partes 2023 by Bodegas Máximo Abete. 92 points.
- Value Target of the Year: Umea Blanco 2022 of Bodegas Caudalía. 94 points.
- Value Rosé of the Year: Las Campanas Rosado Crianza 2020 from Bodegas Manzanos Campanas. 94 points.
- Red Discovery of the Year: Le Naturel Reposado 2013 from Bodegas Aroa. 96 points.
- White Wine of the Year Discovery: La Cardelina Garnacha Blanca 2020 from Bodegas y Viñedos Alzania. 96 points.
- Rosé Wine of the Year Discovery: El Arrebol de La Carra Cabra 2022 from Viña Palacios. 95 points.
The special mentions of the report "Navarre: Top 100" by Tim Atkin. are for:
Bodegas Ochoa as "Best Winery Experience".
Javier Ochoa of Bodegas Ochoaas "Legend of enology".
Iñaki Sanz, Javier Colio and Jorge Navascués of Viña Zorzalas "Winemaker of the Year".
Josu Amatria of Amatria Wines and Vineyardsas "Young Winemaker of the Year".
Gonzalo Celayeta as "Winegrower of the Year".
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