Garnacha Blanca ’25 Vendimias’

Winemaker

Concha Vecino

Appellation

D.O. Navarra

Varieties

Grenache Blanc (Garnacha Blanc)

Viticulture

500m altitude, vineyard planted before 1940. In Nekea’s vineyards, everything from plantings, varieties, rootstocks, clones, soil types, and cultural practices have been oriented towards the goal of healthy, disease free, ripe grapes, and maintaining respect for the environment. Yield: 1.5 to 2.0 tons per acre

Terroir

Hillsides composed of red and gray marl, with a substantial component of sandstone. Soil depth is dependent on the slopes and the depth of the calcareous layer. The soils are characterized by an argillaceous composition, with an average quantity of carbonates of 30% in the topsoil and 40% in the subsoil. Some of the vines are also planted in stony soils a less fine texture, characterized by high drainage and an even higher proportion of carbonate. Continental climate with both Mediterranean and Atlantic influences. 218 day long vegetative cycle. Spring frosts sometimes produce severe damage to the crop. Summers are dry and warm, with drastic temperature swings between day and night.

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Vineyard

Proprietary vineyards planted in the Valley of Valdizarbe, one of Navarra’s most historical viticultural areas. A selection of the estate's oldest vines. 15° steep, southwest facing slopes. Vines were planted before 1940.

Vinification

The grapes are lightly crushed, followed by a 5-7 day cold maceration before alcoholic fermentation. Fermentation lasts about 3 weeks.

Features

Bottle, Cork

Available Sizes (L)

0.750