Señorío de Irati Selección Garnacha 2018 🇪🇸

Señorío de Irati Selección Garnacha 2018: A Bold Expression from Navarra

90 points. "A juicy and vibrant Garnacha, this 2018 vintage offers lively fruit flavors with a perfect balance of oak and spice. Its structure and bright finish make it a superb value from the Navarra region." – Wine Enthusiast

Tasting Notes:

• Color: Clean and bright, with a strawberry red hue of medium intensity.
• Nose: Aromas of ripe black and red fruits, such as cherries and plums, combined with delicate floral notes of violets, vanilla, and subtle chocolate from the French oak barrel aging.
• Palate: Well-structured, round, and mellow, this Garnacha has a smooth texture and rich flavors of ripe berries, vanilla, and a hint of spices.
• Finish: Balanced, with a long and satisfying finish, showcasing both fruity and oaky characteristics.

The Story Behind the Wine: Produced by Bodegas Manzanos, a family-run winery with over 125 years of winemaking tradition, the Señorío de Irati Garnacha 2018 is a testament to Navarra’s ability to produce exceptional Garnacha wines. Bodegas Manzanos, founded in 1890, is located in Azagra in the heart of the Rioja and Navarra regions. With a commitment to both innovation and tradition, the winery oversees 250 hectares of vineyards that are carefully cultivated to reflect the terroir of the region. The Garnacha for this wine comes from the Baja Montaña sub-region, where the combination of cool Pyrenean winds, oceanic influence, and limestone soils create ideal conditions for producing balanced, complex wines. Aged for 6 months in French oak barrels, this Garnacha is an exceptional expression of the region’s unique climate and soil.

Pairing Suggestions:

• Red Meat: Ideal with grilled lamb or beef stews, where the wine’s tannins enhance the richness of the meat.
• Game: A great match with venison or wild boar, elevating the earthy flavors of the dish.
• Cheese: Pairs wonderfully with aged Manchego or Pecorino, complementing the wine’s fruity and spicy notes.

Winemaking & Terroir: The 2018 Señorío de Irati Garnacha is harvested between late September and early October to ensure optimal ripeness. The grapes undergo a gentle fermentation in stainless steel tanks before being aged in French oak to enhance complexity. The high-altitude vineyards of Baja Montaña benefit from limestone soils, providing the wine with its vibrant acidity and mineral backbone.

Wine Specifications:

• Variety: 100% Garnacha
• Alcohol: 14%
• Serving Temperature: 16-18°C
• Bottle Size: 750 ml
• Store Potential: Best enjoyed now, but can age for up to 5 years.
• Appellation: D.O. Navarra, Spain

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