COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2021
GRAPE
Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Tempranillo
PRODUCER
Bodega Otazu
REGION
Navarra
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
Medium - High
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Pago de Otazu Tinto is a red wine from Bodega Otazu, located in the Pago de Otazu appellation of Navarra, Spain. This wine is distinguished by its 'Vino de Pago' status, the highest certification for single-estate wines in Spain, highlighting its unique origin and quality. Bodega Otazu is the northernmost red wine-producing winery in Spain and is known for its philosophy of expressing the terroir of its single estate. The winery also incorporates contemporary art into its estate and has been recognized for its wine tourism initiatives.
ALCOHOL
15.0%
AVG. PRICE
€23
STYLE
Classic
VEGAN
YES
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
15-17°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
The northernmost red wine producer in Spain.
Fact 02
Holds Spain's highest single-estate wine designation: Vino de Pago.
Fact 03
Integrates contemporary art into its vineyard estate.
Fact 04
Recognized as 'The Best Winery Open to Tourism in Spain'.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
Pago de Otazu Tinto is produced from grapes harvested manually at night in small baskets. The winemaking process includes a cold maceration period of at least a week. Following fermentation, the wine is aged for 15 months in French oak barrels and then spends 18 months aging in the bottle before release. The winery operates on a single-estate vineyard, emphasizing the expression of its specific terroir.
