Lurra, Navarra Garnacha 2016

Lurra or "terroir" in Basque comes from the appellation of Navarra in the heart of the Basque Country and sheep country - hence the label! This region is located in the northeast of Spain and lies in between Rioja and the French border. The region is quite large and spans from the areas close to the Atlantic, where it is very cool, to the south, where it is more continental in climate. The Garnacha vineyards for Lurra are from the southern section where it is warmer but also fairly high in altitude about 1,300 feet on average. The soils here are a combination of chalk and clay. The Lurra Garnacha is made very simply in stainless steel and sees no oak aging so that it is a pure expression of its terroir. The resulting wine is very fresh and lively with a great concentration of blackberries and ripe plums along with some subtle earth and spice characteristics.

Vineyard: The appellation of Navarra is located in the northeast of Spain and lies in between Rioja and the French border. The region is quite large and spans from the areas close to the Atlantic, where it is very cool, to the south, where it is more continental in climate. Lurra is all Garnacha from this southern section of Navarra very close to Rioja Baja at a warmer more continental climate. The average age of the vines is 22 years old.

Orientation: 1,300 feet altitude on average

Soil: Chalk and clay

Viticulture: hand harvested

Vinification: Simple and straightforward fermentation in stainless steel tanks and bottled without any aging in oak.

Aging: no oak aging

FOOD PAIRING: Chicken enchiladas, marinated olives, perfect to make sangria, roasted meats, bbq