Sardasol Tempranillo Navarra D.O. - Bodegas Alconde

The Sardasol Tempranillo Navarra D.O. - Bodegas Alconde presents itself in the glass in a bright cherry red with violet reflections. The color appears clear and inviting, with youthful intensity and a beautiful shine. Even at the first swirl, expressive aromas rise from the red wine glass that immediately capture the attention.

On the nose this varietal Tempranillo unfolds an intense fruit bouquet. Dark berries and juicy red fruits are in the foreground, elegantly interwoven with delicate spicy nuances. The aromatic profile is multi-faceted and complex without appearing overloaded.

• ripe blackberries with dark richness
• fresh raspberries with fine fruit melt
• blackcurrant with clear, precise aromatics
• subtle hints of sweet cherry and red plum
• fine spiciness with hints of licorice and dried herbs

On the palate, the Sardasol Tempranillo Navarra D.O. - Bodegas Alconde shows a silky-seeming texture that makes the wine appear smooth and harmonious. The opening is fruit-driven, juicy and clearly structured. The berry aromas continue vividly, accompanied by a pleasantly fresh acidity that lends the red wine tension.

The tannins appear soft, fine-grained and well-integrated. Nothing seems edgy; everything appears balanced and precise. The body is medium-weight and elegant. The wine glides over the tongue with gentle grip and leaves a lasting impression of fruit, spice and fine minerality.

1. silky-soft tannin structure
2. lively, clearly defined acidity
3. medium body with elegant stature
4. fruit-driven, dry style
5. fresh, stimulating finish

The Tempranillo grape variety, known as Tinta Roriz in Portugal, forms the heart of this wine. In the D.O. Navarra in northeastern Spain it acquires a special profile. The growing area is located in Aragon and unites Atlantic and Mediterranean influences. Warm temperatures prevail during the day, while the nights are noticeably cooler. These temperature differences preserve the freshness of the fruit and give the wine clarity and structure.

The soils in Navarra are diverse: gravel, clay and calcareous layers provide the vine with ideal conditions for concentrated, aromatic grapes. In the vineyards of Bodegas Alconde, the grapes ripen slowly, which gives the wine its aromatic depth and precise fruit. The style remains deliberately classic, rooted in the Old World, with a clear sense of origin and elegant restraint.

Production of Sardasol Tempranillo Navarra D.O. - Bodegas Alconde

The Tempranillo grapes for the Sardasol Tempranillo Navarra D.O. - Bodegas Alconde come from carefully selected parcels in the D.O. Navarra. The climate is characterized by sunny, dry summers and cooler nights. This combination gives the berries intense aromas while preserving their freshness. Light winds from the surrounding mountain ranges provide additional cooling and clean grapes.

The soils consist of a mixture of calcareous layers, clay and stony components. Limestone provides finesse and tension; clay lends structure and depth. The stony parts warm up more during the day, store the heat and release it slowly to the vines at night. As a result, the grapes achieve even ripeness with a clear aromatic profile.

Harvesting is carried out with great care as soon as the Tempranillo grapes show their ideal ripeness. Gentle, selective picking ensures that only intact grapes with fully developed aromas are used. In the cellar the grapes are quickly processed to fully preserve the fresh fruit notes.

The subsequent fermentation takes place in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks. This maturation in stainless steel emphasizes the fruity, clear character of the wine and preserves its juicy elegance. Contact with wood is deliberately avoided so that the pure, varietal Tempranillo aromas take center stage. After fermentation the wine rests in the tank until it has fully found its balance of fruit, acidity and tannin.

The style of Bodegas Alconde focuses on authenticity, clarity and faithfulness to origin. Instead of opulent heaviness, drinking pleasure is the priority. The wine showcases the typical character of the Tempranillo grape variety, combined with the freshness and precision of the Navarra region. The classic Bordeaux bottle underlines this timeless, elegant aspiration and fits harmoniously into the overall picture.

Enjoyment recommendations for Sardasol Tempranillo Navarra D.O. - Bodegas Alconde

Sardasol Tempranillo accompanies dark dishes with great harmony and expressiveness. The fruit-driven, dry style pairs excellently with robust flavors without dominating the plate. The wine reveals its full charm especially with hearty dishes.

• grilled beef or lamb with herbs
• braised dishes with dark sauces
• pasta with spicy tomato or ragout sauce
• hearty vegetable pans with Mediterranean spices
• semi-firm cheese or lightly matured hard cheese

For sociable evenings this red wine makes a well-matched companion. The wine is ideal for relaxed gatherings with friends, tapas evenings, spontaneous visits or as a stylish table wine for a multi-course menu. It also leaves a lasting impression as a gift for lovers of classic, fruit-driven red wines from Spain.

The optimal serving temperature is between 15 and 18 °C. At this temperature the Tempranillo unfolds its fruity depth without bringing alcoholic notes to the fore. A brief airing in the glass or in a carafe supports the opening of the aromas and enhances the impression of a silky-soft structure.

A cool, dark place with the most constant possible temperature is suitable for storage. Ideally, the bottles are stored lying down so that the screw cap maintains even contact with the wine. Under these conditions Sardasol Tempranillo preserves its freshness and fruit for several years. Those who particularly appreciate the youthful berry fruit will enjoy it at full intensity in the first years after harvest.

In a suitable red wine glass this wine reveals its full personality: the aromas unfold broadly, the silky-seeming texture clearly comes to the fore and the fruity length accompanies every sip right through to the finish. In this way, a Tempranillo experience is created that brings Spain, Navarra and the signature of Bodegas Alconde impressively into the glass.

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