AZUL Y GARANZA || The Azul y Garanza vineyards begin in the lunar landscaped Bardenas Reales Natural Park. Founders Dani Sánchez, María Barrena and Fernando Barrena work with “landscapes” – not merely vineyards - with each of their plots enjoying as much biological diversity as this harsh climate will allow. The surrounding plants, shrubs, trees, and animal/insect life play as much a part to the success of the grapes as the vines themselves. Winemaking is quite natural – the widespread, almost exclusive use of concrete vats, natural yeasts and gentle hands.
NAVARRA || Shallow, clay-traced soils, with minimal water, and irregular, almost non-existent rainfall, as well as extreme contrasts in temperature between day and night. Due to these singular geoclimatic conditions, the vines offer a naturally low production of small grapes that have a high concentration and a perfect equilibrium. Dani and María are passionate about organic farming and have additionally invested in farming their vineyards 100% organically, without the use of pesticides, insecticides, or chemical fertilizers that wear out the soil.
BLEND | 50% Garnacha & 50% Garnacha Blanca
VINEYARDS | Certified organic, and hand-picked grapes from just north of the Bardenas Reales. Vines are an average age of 40 years old on clay-calcareous at 550 meters.
WINEMAKING | The grapes undergo wild yeast fermentation in concrete tanks followed by six months aging in amphora. Non-interventional/natural winemaking philosophy.
ALCOHOL | 12%
TASTING NOTES | So pure, fresh, and clean, you may not believe this fits the natural wine category (spoiler: it does). This red and white blend achieves lovely balance. Classically clarete in style and color, with subtle rose notes and juicy fruit. Wild, natural, and totally drinkable
Pasadena Wine Shop offers free local delivery for all orders over $50. We deliver Tuesday through Friday mornings.
Orders placed Monday through Thursday will be delivered the next day. Orders placed Friday through Sunday will be delivered on Tuesday. If the soonest delivery day is not ideal, you can ask for a different day in the delivery instruction notes.