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AGRAMONT
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If you want a good,
reasonably rosado then this is the one to go for.
Made from
Garnacha.
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AGRAMONT |
This is one of the labels
used by the large Navarra concern of Bodegas PRÍNCIPE DE
VIANA in Murchante, Ribera Baja (see map). This wine is made from
Tempranillo and is very smooth and fruity.
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CABERNET SAUVIGNON
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This wine comes from the
Piedemonte bodega (see above) and has a rich
flavour, with hints of blackcurrant and damson and a velvety finish.
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LAS CAMPAÑAS |
From the
Vinícola Navarra Bodega in Ribera Baja (see map).
It has been aged for one year in oak and therefore has a fairly deep
aroma with a long finish.
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CASTILLO DE OLITE |
Another rosado
from the Vinícola Navarra Bodega in Valdizarbe (see map).
Dry and crisp.
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DON DARÍAS |
Huge-selling,
moderately-priced red from the Bodegas Victorianas in the Ribera Alta
(see map).
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IRACHE |
This wine is from one of
the oldest bodegas in Navarra. It has its own wine museum and
wine-fountain for passing pilgrims on the Camino de Santiago. Deep and
mellow, with rich tannins.
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OCHOA
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This small firm,which owns
12 hectares of vineyards near Olite in the sub-region of the Baja de
Montaña, has been in family hands since 1845. Its
respected oenologist, Don Javier Ochoa, is one of the most expert in
the region. This wine is made from 100%
Tempranillo. It has had more than one year in cask with
further aging in the bottle, and is finely balanced with a roundness of
flavour and a very long finish. £6.99 from Majestic or just
over £7 from Christopher Piper, Ottery St. Mary, Devon.
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OCHOA
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This is a Reserva
wine
from the same bodega as the wine above. It has been made from Tempranillo,
Cabernet
Sauvignon and Merlot grapes and then aged in
cask for at least twelve months, followed by further aging in bottle. A
full-bodied, rich wine.
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OCHOA
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As with the wine above,
this wine comes from the Ochoa bodega. I found this
Merlot
edition rather strong on the tannins for me and
therefore rather inky.
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OCHOA
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As with the wine above,
this wine comes from the Ochoa bodega. However,
this wine is completely different in that it is a sweet moscatel
ideal for desserts.
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OLD VINES
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This wine is produced from
grapes grown on old vines, high up in the hills of Navarra. It is a
dry, medium-bodied red with sweet ripe red berry and spice flavours.
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PALACIO DE LA VEGA |
A red wine from Navarra
that is easy to get hold of in the UK. This wines are excellent value
for money and can be made from a mixture of Cabernet
Sauvignon and Tempranillo.
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PIEDEMONTE
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From Olite in the
sub-region of the Baja de Montaña. It
has a strong bouquet, is rich in tannins and has a taste of almonds.
The Olígitum range can be made from 50%
Carbernet Sauvignon/50%
Tempranillo, 100% Cabernet
Sauvignon or 100% Merlot.
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PIEDEMONTE |
From Olite in the
sub-region of the Baja de Montaña. This
is a mixture of Merlot and Tempranillo.
It is medium bodied and has a taste of raspberries and plums.
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PIEDEMONTE
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This wine comes from the
Piedemonte bodega (see above) and is very good
value. It is rich in tannins, with a long aftertaste and a hint of
almonds.
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REMONTE |
This crianza
red is made from
Cabernet Sauvignon and has a deep aroma, a good
after-taste and yet is quite dry.
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