TERROIR

The mature Garnacha vines in Ubeta are unique thanks to the perfect combination of the age of the vine, genetic diversity, microclimate, type of soil and the hard work of men and women, all of which come together in this authentic terroir, producing grapes with real personality and delicacy.

LOCATION

The winery stands on high ground overlooking the River Mendienike valley at around 400 metres above sea level. Our oldest vineyards are located throughout the Ribera Navarra in Ablitas, Barillas, Fitero and Cintruénigo. From this privileged spot to the north we can see the Ebro valley and the Pyrenees beyond while to the south-east is the imposing Moncayo peak.

CLIMATE

Moncayo’s proximity determines our climate: cold continental in winter and warm Mediterranean in summer, with a number of microclimates that depend on the height of the vineyards. The area receives 300 mm of rainfall and over 3,000 hours of sunshine per year, with constant gusts of wind blowing in from the north-west known locally as ”El Cierzo”.
This wind cools the grapes in summer, delaying the ripening process. When the fruit reaches it optimal ripeness, the grapes reflect the strength of the vine that produced them with all their splendour, producing wines of great aromatic concentration, freshness and structure.

SOIL

These old Garnacha vines grow in foothill glacis, a soil which is very stony and characterised by its limestone, loam, clay and dolomitic rock. It is a highly permeable soil which allows the vines to establish a very deep root system as they look for water.

SOIL

These old Garnacha vines grow in foothill glacis, a soil which is very stony and characterised by its limestone, loam, clay and dolomitic rock. It is a highly permeable soil which allows the vines to establish a very deep root system as they look for water.

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