Pagos De Araiz

Pagos de Araiz is part of the Masaveu Group, an association of five wineries.

A dream of times gone by

In Navarre, south of the Pyrenees, lies the town of Olite. This medieval town, inhabited since the 1st century A.D., makes you dream of the ancient kingdom that once stood here. The roads wind further and further away from the mountains, and not far to the south of the town, in the hills, you will find the Pagos de Araiz winery. Even the estate house gives an idea of the philosophy of the winegrowers. Old Spanish architecture combines here seamlessly with modern annexes, which are modeled on the old part in style. The symbiosis of tradition and innovation is clearly evident here.

The Masaveu family acquired their first estate, Bodegas Murua, in 1974, reviving the tradition of the family who had been winemakers before. Initially a private project and hobby for the family, Elías, successor to the founder Pedro Masaveu Peterson, transformed the winery and began production for the market. With dedication, the family managed to expand their property and establish their name as a representative of very good Spanish wines. The five estates give the family the opportunity for a wide range of tastes and terroir. Pagos de Araiz joined the family in 2000, and today produces 400,000 bottles per year, making it the leading estate in the group by bottling volume.

Tradition with the best sources

Classic winemaking methods, with their wealth of experience, are highly valued at Pagos de Ara iz, so it is not surprising that the estate was not completely rebuilt. Coupled with excellent grape material, a high-quality wine is almost a matter of course. But of course, they're not just stuck in the past, they're using what they learn each day to get better and better.

All (technical) stops pulled out

Pagos de Araiz is the Masaveu Group's "experimental project," and only in the most positive sense. The vineyard management, as well as the cellar technology, are ultra-modern. The vines are controlled with satellite images, weather data are collected independently. In the cellar there are tanks with automatic pumping systems, temperature control and other refinements. This is where the interface with tradition takes hold, to give the already very good wines a further polish that ensures consistently high quality.

The grape varieties

At Pagos de Araiz, the grape varieties grown include: 

• Cabernet Sauvignon
• Merlot
• Tempranillo
• Syrah
• Garnacha
• Chardonnay