COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2024
GRAPE
Garnacha Tinta, Tempranillo, Merlot
PRODUCER
Aroa Bodegas
REGION
Navarra
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Intensity
Mid - Pronounced
Tannins
Medium - Low
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Le Naturel is crafted by Aroa Bodegas, a pioneering estate located in the Valle del Yerri within Spain's D.O. Navarra. Situated at the northernmost limit for red wine cultivation, the vineyards benefit from a unique microclimate sheltered by the Urbasa and Andia mountain ranges, receiving cooling influences from both the Pyrenees and the Cantabrian Sea. Aroa Bodegas is highly committed to environmental sustainability; their state-of-the-art facility is built underground to utilize gravity-flow winemaking and passive climate control, earning them the prestigious Wineries for Climate Protection certification. This wine represents a modern movement in Navarra to revive traditional, low-intervention viticulture.
ALCOHOL
13.0%
AVG. PRICE
€10
STYLE
Natural
VEGAN
YES
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now
Ideal temperature
12-14°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Produced with zero added sulfites, relying entirely on the natural preservation qualities of healthy, organically grown grapes.
Fact 02
Aroa Bodegas is a pioneer in Navarra, utilizing a gravity-fed, underground winery design for passive temperature control.
Fact 03
Awarded 'Value Red Wine of the Year' by Tim Atkin MW for its exceptional quality-to-price ratio.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The winemaking process for Le Naturel is defined by a philosophy of minimal intervention. Grapes are hand-harvested from organically and biodynamically farmed vineyards, then sorted at the winery. Fermentation occurs spontaneously using only indigenous yeasts in large 12,000-liter vats, with absolutely no sulfur dioxide added at any stage. To prevent the over-extraction of harsh tannins, the grapes undergo a very short, static maceration of only five days without any pump-overs or punch-downs. Following a natural malolactic fermentation, the wine is kept entirely unoaked, resting briefly in stainless steel or concrete tanks before early bottling to preserve its pure, vibrant fruit character.
