Alzania - Gardacho Garnacha Blanca 2023 (750ml)

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Producer	Alzania
Country	Spain
Region	Navarra
Varietal	Garnacha Blanca
Vintage	2023
Sku	120026
Size	750ml
ABV	13.00%

Alzania Description

Estate viticulture is very traditional, integrated with the environment, without using subscribers of synthesis or irrigation.
Nature is who gives the desired balance to the grapevine.’
Saenz-Olazabal is José Manuel’s (of Bodegas y Viñedos Alzania) ‘second’ line of wines from Navarra that are named after his wife Maria
Saenz-Olazabal. This lovely couple are both oenologists, and together they create unbelievable quality wines in their small bodega
together. A label that focuses on value driven, yet very quality fruit, the Gardacho tier has been an absolute success with their exciting
packaging and extraordinary estate juice. This line of wines takes the same philosophy that Alzania does, with minimal farming practices,
and a soft hand in the cellar, in order to show off just how good Jose Manuel is at what he does in one of the most unique regions of
Spain. The estate rests in the western sub-zone of Navarra, called Tierra Estella, where the famous trail of Camino de Santiago cuts
through several of their vineyard plots.Hikers on the famous Camino de Santiago trail go through the backyard of Viñedos y Alzania
Saenz-Olazabal’s
Gardacho Blanca takes its name from a mythical dragon/lizard creature that the local children enjoy telling stories of.
This 100% expression of the local Garnacha Blanca grape comes from a small plot where Cabernet Sauvignon grew for just over 20
years before it was re-grafted to plant this famous Spanish white grape. This north facing sloped vineyard sits at about 600 meters
above sea level, and was hand harvested, brought into the cellar for about a day of cold maceration, and fermented naturally in stainless
steel tanks. After the fermentation was finished, the juice remained in contact with its fine lees for about 2 months. The finished wine
has beautiful lime and honeydew rind aromas, wet stones, and hints of boxwood. On the palate, it is mineral driven with accents of citrus
and melon, fresh acidity, and has a mouth feel that is robust but dances lightly on the tongue. It has a long lingering finish that showcases
the crisp fruit as well as the intense mineral components of the wine.