Whites
Young Viura wines and Viura-Chardonnay blend
These are fresh, fruity wines which must be consumed within the year following the harvest. Many commercial wineries and co-operatives sell these wines. Their pale, yellow colour and smooth mint-fruity nose make them ideal for aperitifs or for very light starters.
Non barrel aged Chardonnays
More structured and acidic than the previous wines, these are longer on the palate and can be consumed within 2 - 3 years after being made. They have an intense straw yellow colour, with marked fruit flavours on the nose (fresh pineapple, green apple, pomegranate, mango, sometimes even melon). On the palate, there is a good freshness of acidity making them a good accompaniment to fish and smoked foods.
Barrel-fermented Chardonnays
These are the true aristocrats of the Navarre whites. They are always made from low-yielding vineyards and harvested with exquisite care. The best grape musts are fermented in new oak barrels (renewed each and every year) and, after remaining in contact with the lees for 6 months, in the noblest of Burgundy styles, the wines are racked and bottled. These are wines that improve with the passing of time and they are marketed under a Crianza or Reserva label. These wines have a golden yellow colour with a complex nose with smokey notes, and aromas of butter, hazelnuts and ripe fruit, and are the perfect partner for oily fish such as sea bream or sea bass.