Suelo Vivo Orange

Winemaker Azul y Garanza on the winery

“At Azul y Garanza, we believe healthy soil is the foundation of characterful wine. We farm organically in a rugged, dry landscape on the edge of the Bardenas Reales nature reserve in Navarra. We give nature room to thrive by maintaining vegetation between the vines and encouraging biodiversity. Our Suelo Vivo range, meaning ‘living soil’, reflects this philosophy. In the cellar, we favour minimal intervention, spontaneous fermentation with natural yeasts and concrete tanks. This approach allows the grapes and their place of origin to express themselves.”

And on Navarra, Spain

“For our Suelo Vivo Blanco, an organic orange wine, we use predominantly Garnacha Blanca, complemented by an aromatic proportion of Muscat of Alexandria. The grapes grow in Navarra’s dry climate on poor clay-limestone soils. During fermentation, the skins remain in contact with the juice, giving the wine its amber colour, added texture and subtle grip. Fermentation occurs spontaneously with natural yeasts, followed by around six months of ageing in concrete tanks. Expect citrus, orange peel, peach and apricot, alongside floral notes and a fresh, juicy finish.”