Garnacha Joven 2022, Vina Zorzal, Navarra

On the nose, clove, black fruit, followed by soft cherry and ripe fruit aromas. The palate is very soft, full-bodied and powerful, with a long, balanced and nice aftertaste. Ideal for cured ham, stew and meat dishes.

Lying in the south of Navarra, Viña Zorzal is a project run by three brothers who inherited the estate from their parents. They’ve been doing some exciting work with Garnacha, recuperating old vineyards and focusing on high altitude, bush-vine fruit. Their signature is this bright and juicy Garnacha Joven, packed with red fruits and great freshness. They’re also making some impressive single vineyard wines from old vines which seriously over-deliver for the price. A project to watch.

Vines are over 30 years old and ecological methods are used in every phase of the winegrowing. The grapes were harvested by hand, as soon as they reached optimum maturity in each parcel. They were collected, and transported to the winery in small cases. Fermentation temperatures were between 25º and 28ºC, in stainless steel, and wine is bottled unoaked.