Reserva Navarra DO - Castillo de Enériz

In the glass, the Reserva Navarra from Castillo de Enériz displays a dense ruby red color. At the rim, this Spanish red also shows a transition to garnet red. The bouquet of this red wine from La Rioja delights with notes of wild berry jam, plum compote, forest fruit preserves, and rumtopf. Following the aromas further, toasted barrique, beech smoke, and cigar box join in.

The Castillo de Enériz Reserva Navarra presents itself to the wine lover as wonderfully dry. This red wine never appears rough or lean, as one might expect from a wine in the premium entry-level segment. On the palate, the texture of this powerful red wine is wonderfully dense. Thanks to its present acidity, the Reserva Navarra reveals itself on the palate as impressively fresh and lively. The finish of this well-ageing red wine from the La Rioja wine region, more precisely from Navarra DO, ultimately convinces with a lovely aftertaste.

Vinification of Castillo de Enériz Reserva Navarra

The basis for the powerful Reserva Navarra from La Rioja is grapes from the Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Tempranillo varieties. After being harvested by hand, the grapes are quickly brought to the press house. There they are sorted and gently crushed. This is followed by fermentation in large wooden vats at controlled temperatures. Vinification is followed by maturation for several months in oak barrels.

Food recommendation for the Reserva Navarra from Castillo de Enériz

This Spanish red wine is best enjoyed tempered at 15 - 18°C. It is perfect as a companion to spicy lamb curry, baked feta cheese parcels, or red onions stuffed with couscous and apricots.

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