Spanish Wine Regions > Navarra

Wine region's location

Over the years the fame of the wines from the region of Navarra, located in the north of Spain, has increased tremendously. At first this fame was the sole territory of their Rose wines, however this has slowly changed, with high quality reds and whites reaching the stores.

Wine characteristics

White Wines
The white wines are not the main area of expertise in this region, however that does not mean that they are not good wines. In most cases they tend to be young wines or barrel fermented Chardonnays. A very high quality Dessert Wine is also produced in the Navarre area using the Small Grain Muscat grape as its main component. This dessert wine is produced in small quantities yet is of a very high standard.

Rose Wines
This D.O. is well known for roses. In Most cases Grenache grapes are used giving it a strong taste that has a great palate a strong taste of red fruits.

Red Wines
Well rounded but they vary a lot depending on the area of production and the type of grape. In the south of this D.O. wines are made out of 100% Grenache giving the wine a dark colour and taste of black fruits. In the north they will use Tempranillo creating a softer more velvet wine that is fresh. In both cases a touch of Cabernet Sauvignon or Merlot can be added sometimes.

Grapes

Red Grapes
Grenache
Tempranillo
Merlot
Mazuelo
Graciano

Facts & Figures

Area: 17,335ha
Average yearly temperature: 12 Celsius
Average yearly water fall: 600 – 680 mm