Azul Y Garanza Naturaleza Salvaje Orange

Winemaker Azul y Garanza on the winery

“We are a small winery in Carcastillo, Navarra, where we make wine with deep respect for nature. Our vineyards lie on the edge of the Bardenas Reales, a remarkably dry and rugged landscape. We farm organically and regeneratively, with great attention to biodiversity and healthy, living soils. In the cellar, we favour minimal intervention and allow natural yeasts to do the work. Our aim is to create wines that express not only the grapes, but above all the unique landscape from which they come.”

And on Navarra, Spain

“For this distinctive orange wine, we use 100% Garnacha Blanca from old vines in San Isidro del Pinar, northwest of the Bardenas Reales. The poor, dry clay and limestone soils and the significant differences between day and night temperatures produce concentrated grapes while preserving freshness. During spontaneous fermentation, the skins remain in contact with the juice for five days, giving the wine extra structure and character. It then spends six months ageing in amphorae. The result is an expressive, unfiltered wine with aromas of Mediterranean herbs, fennel and ripe peach, balanced by fresh acidity and a textured palate.”