In San Sebastian, where gastronomy is elevated to an art form and flavors are constantly seeking new accomplices, the rosé wines of the D.O. Navarra have earned a place of honor. During San Sebastian Gastronomika 2025one of the most important events in the international culinary scene, the Tasting of Great Rosés D.O. Navarra and Haute Gastronomy has revealed something that experts already knew: Navarra rosés are among the best in the world.
The tasting, conducted by Beth WillardThe event was attended by sommeliers from prestigious restaurants, restaurateurs and professionals from the sector. They all agreed on one point: rosés from the Navarra Denomination of Origin are much more than a light and fresh wine. They are wines with soul, capable of pair with any dish and elevate any dining experience..
Versatility and sophistication in every glass
Navarre has thus consolidated its position as world reference for roséwith wines that combine authenticity, freshness and sophistication. In recent years, Navarran wineries have been committed to explore new winemaking styles and techniques -From fermentations in stainless steel to aging in amphorae, foudres or barrels, achieving rosés of enormous depth and gastronomic potential.
This diversity translates into wines capable of accompanying from traditional cuisine to the most avant-garde proposals. Whether with vegetables, fish, meat, pasta and rice dishes, or even Asian and Mexican cuisine, a Navarra rosé always finds its place at the table.
A journey through the essence of the territory
During the tasting, the attendees traveled through the five producing areas of Navarra through a careful selection of labels that reflected the identity and landscape of each area. From the high altitude garnachas of Estella Land to the rosés of Lower Mountains, Valdizarbe, Ribera Alta o Lower RiberaEach wine was a sample of the richness and biodiversity of the region.
"D.O. Navarra rosés express a quality that is difficult to find in other regions. The wineries are innovative within tradition, and the potential of the landscape is incredible," Willard noted during the session.
Rosés that speak the language of gastronomy
The trend is clear: rosés from Navarra have ceased to be seasonal wines and have become indispensable companions of modern gastronomy. Its freshness, structure and complexity They allow them to shine both in a Michelin three-star tasting menu and in an informal meal with friends.
Critics confirm it, sommeliers recommend it and consumers rediscover it: the rosés of Navarra are among the best in the worldThe wine's ability to harmonize with all types of cuisines - from Mediterranean to Asian, from market to signature - makes it the most versatile wine of the moment.
Grand Tasting Wines D.O. Navarra "Great Rosés and Haute Gastronomy".
- AROA LARROSA 2024 - Bodegas Aroa (Tierra Estella)Organic Grenache from high altitude vineyards on clay-limestone soils. Bright ruby red in color, it offers an intense nose of red fruits, flowers and citrus. Fresh and sweet on the palate, with notes of melon and sweet citrus fruits.
- SEÑORÍO DE SARRÍA VIÑEDO CINCO 2024 - Señorío de Sarría (Valdizarbe)Old Grenache over 60 years old. Aromas of strawberry candy, lychee and grapefruit. Fresh, unctuous and persistent palate. A rosé with structure and elegance.
- ESLAVA ROSÉ 2024 - Bodegas Eslava (Lower Mountain)Fermented in concrete, this pale rosé offers floral and herbal notes. The palate is fresh and tense, reflecting the Lower Mountain character.
- LERGA ROSÉ PARCELAS OLD-VIDADAS 2024 - Bodegas Caudalía (Lower Mountain): Made from Garnacha Gris, fermented and aged 7 months in wineglobe. Production limited to 300 bottles. Subtle, structured and with great aging potential.
- PINPILINPAUXA DE UBETA 2024 - Ubeta Wines (Ribera Baja): Amphora fermented Grenache which gives it a fantastic mouthfeel. The wine has an attractive bitterness with a blood orange character, along with rhubarb, sour cherry and pomegranate. Attractively colored, it is full of flavor and finishes with a touch of mineral salinity.
- EL ARREBOL DE LA CARRA CABRA 2023 - Viña Palacios (Ribera Alta)Rosé fermented and aged in amphora. Complex, with notes of ripe strawberry, pomegranate and herbal nuances. Unctuous and with great structure.
- ALZANIA ROSÉ 2024 - Bodegas y Viñedos Alzania (Tierra Estella)Garnacha from 90 year old vines from three recovered plots in Los Arcos. Mixed fermentation in steel and barrel, which gives it great complexity. Aromas of white flowers and red fruit; ample, elegant, fresh and long on the palate. Only 1,500 bottles.
- SON DE LA GUARDA 2024 - Amatria Wines & Vineyards (Low Mountain)Pale rosé of Grenache from centenary vineyards. Partially fermented in barrel. Complex, with citrus, floral and spicy notes. Long, structured and of great finesse.
- GUERINDA+ LA ROSA 2022 - Bodegas Máximo Abete (Low Mountain)Grenache fermented and aged 9 months in barrel. Pale pink, with aromas of wild strawberry, orange blossom and rosemary. Mineral and elegant, with great balance between freshness and structure.
- THE FOOTPRINT OF AITANA CUVÉE ZEN 2021 - Bodegas San Martín (Lower Mountain)Red and white Grenache aged 8 months in barrel and 10 months in amphora. Salmon rosé, complex, structured and aging. Aromas of white fruit, Mediterranean herbs and mineral background.
At San Sebastian Gastronomika, Navarra rosés not only conquered palates: they reaffirmed their place in haute cuisine and in the hearts of those who enjoy wine as an essential part of good food.
The organization of this activity has been possible thanks to the collaboration of Reyno Gourmet and the Government of Navarra through the European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development.
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