Beth Willard, Spain's expert wine taster, has toured the Navarra appellation to learn first-hand about the richness of the different areas that make up this region and the winemaking quality of its wineries. In this article for Decanter, Willard highlights the freshness of Navarra's Garnacha and the world-famous rosés.
According to Beth Willar in her latest article for Decanter, the quality of the wines in this selection demonstrates the potential of Navarra to produce some of the best Garnachas in Spain.
After her trip to Navarre, the taster said "Navarra offers incredible value and, as producers place more emphasis on its unique terroir, it is worth delving into the region's mountain vineyards and old vines. Navarra is yet another example of a region of Spain going back to its origins."
Scores obtained by the D.O. Navarra wines tasted by Beth Willar for Decanter:
Viña Zorzal, Sea of Dreams Blanco, 2020 - 94 points.
Ochoa, Vintage Tardia Moscatel, 2021 - 93 points.
Aroa, Le Naturel White, 2022 - 92 points.
Bodegas Valcarlos, Fortius Fermentado en Barrica Chardonnay, 2021 - 89 points.
Nekeas, 25 Harvests Grenache Blanc, 2022 - 87 points
Pagos de Araiz, Rosé 2022 - 92 points
Señorio de Sarria, Garnacha Rosé, 2022 - 90 points
Rós, Rosé, 2022 - 90 points
Domaines Lupier, La Dama, 2018 - 96 points
Artazu, Santa Cruz de Artazu, 2020 - 95 points
Azul y Garanza, Wild Nature, 2021 - 95 points
Artazu, Pasos de San Martin, 2019 - 93 points
LMT Wines, Kimera, 2020 - 92 points
Bodegas Manzanos, 1864 Castillo de Olite Crianza, 2020 - 92 points
Bodegas de Alto, Aurkitu Viñas Viejas Garnacha, 2020 - 91 points
Aroa, Le Naturel Red, 2022 - 90 points
Unsi, Terrazas Tinto, 2019 - 90 points
Ochoa, La Foto de 1938, La Cuadrilla de Adriano Crianza, 2020 - 89 points
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Decanter: Expert's Choice: Navarra's native Garnacha rises once more
Sunday will kick off a new edition of the main international wine event, Prowein. The veteran fair, which already has nearly thirty editions, will be held in Düsseldorf from March 10 to 12. During these days, similar figures to those of last year are expected, more than 6,000 exhibitors from over 60 wine-producing countries will present their offerings in 13 pavilions to thousands of visitors. These are figures that make this great event currently the most relevant wine showcase in the world.
In this context, Navarra is preparing to attend its annual appointment with Prowein. On the one hand, the Control Board is exhibiting at a stand (11/C40) with an enoteca offering 30 references of the latest white, rosé and red wines made from Garnacha grapes by the wineries. Visitors, professionals coming from many countries, will be able to taste them freely to tour and learn about the Designation of Origin through its most representative variety. Positioning Navarra through the quality, authenticity and freshness of its Garnacha grapes is one of the milestones of the new positioning plan of the Control Board, as well as its leadership with rosé wines.
On the other hand, Prowein will have the presence of 10 wineries that will exhibit their wines at the stand promoted by INTIA-Reyno Gourmet: Viña Aliaga, Bodegas Marqués de Montecierzo, Bodega de Sada, Viña Zorzal Wines, Piedemonte, Quaderna Via - Organic and Biodynamic Wines, Bodega de Liédena, Castillo de Monjardín, Ubeta Wines and Bodega Inurrieta. All of them will be located at stand 11B48. This Navarrese presence is completed with the wineries attending the event with their own stand or as group exhibitors or through distributors: Bodegas Manzanos, Otazu, Bodega Pago de Cirsus, Bodegas Navarrsotillo, Bodegas Marco Real, Bodegas San Martín, Bodegas Príncipe de Viana, Bodega de Sarría, Pago de Larrainzar, Viñedos y Bodegas Alconde, Bodegas Pagos de Araiz, Aroa Bodegas and Bodegas Marqués del Atrio.
In total, around 25 wineries from the Navarra Denomination of Origin, one of the most important in the country, will show the public the quality of their products.
"This year, we travel to the most important fair of the wine sector with a clear commitment in the wine cellar of the Designation of Origin Navarra. The protagonist will be the Garnacha in its three colors, white, rosé and red; a variety in trend among the professional public, authentic to our region and with which we produce fresh wines of exceptional quality. We hope that Prowein will serve as an impulse to strengthen the export of our wineries and consolidate their position in the international market", said David Palacios, president of the Control Board of the Designation of Origin Navarra.
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