Aurkitu Garnacha Viñas Viejas, Baja Montaña

Viticulture

Our fruit is sourced from old vineyards around the villages of Leaché and Aibar in the very eastern reaches of Navarra, close to the border with Aragon. Later ripening than in neighbouring Rioja, the grapes possess a freshness and vitality that is absolutely delicious. The vineyards are a mix of bush-vine (en vaso) and trellised and a very careful grading of all vineyard parcels is done prior to harvest. 

Winemaking

Hand picked and vinified using selected wild ferment and whole bunch parcels, the musts are handled gently to avoid over-extraction and retain the fruit essence. Post primary fermentation, the wine is pressed to predominantly older oak in order to preserve the wild, energetic fruit profile that defines this region. 

Tasting

The resulting wine is intense, with bright red fruits, hints of spice and beautiful texture. There is a coolness to the fruit set against the irrepressible generosity of Garnacha. Delicious.

Press & Awards

94 points - Wine Orbit

'This is richly ripe and enticing with black cherry, dried herb, star anise, nutmeg and rich floral aromas on the nose. The palate is equally satisfying with terrific weight and expansive mouthfeel, wonderfully framed by loads of silky tannins, finishing superbly long and delectable.' (2020)

91 points - Decanter Magazine (Expert's Choice - Navarra)

‘A pretty yet intense interpretation of Garnacha from the Baja Montaña region of Navarra. Exuberant and lively with wild red berry fruit and red cherry on the nose. Lovely balance of acidity and ripe fruit on the palate with a touch of red pepper. Would be a great match with some chorizo or local chistorra.’ (2020)

Jancis Robinson - 16 Points
"100% Garnacha at 500–625 m elevation, south facing. Night harvest, stainless-steel fermentation, aged in oak barrels. Production: 22,000 bottles. Baja Montaña. Fruit-driven wine, sweet red fruit and candies. Easy drinking with the energy of youth. Elegant and precise with earthy flavours on the back palate that make you think of … Pinot Noir!"   16 Points, FC, June 2021. (2019)

92 Points - The Real Review (2019)

90 Points - Decanter Magazine - Oct 2022 

(Indigenous Spanish Reds tasting) (2019)