Rosés

Navarre has a long standing reputation for its rosés, wines which were formerly the true flagship of the D.O. Their reputation for quality is still going from strength to strength, supported by an increasingly demanding wine-making techniques and regulations. Garnacha as a mono-varietal wine, or blended with Tempranillo and Cabernet Sauvignon, is produced using the select "saignée" or bleeding-off technique, to give wines of an evocative colour, with a rich fruity aroma (wild strawberries, raspberries, pomegranate, ...) whilst being fresh on the palate. These wines must be consumed within a year of the harvest. They are very good accompaniments to starters (rice, pasta), as well as being an essential companion over the long, hot summer months.