COLOUR
Orange
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2022
GRAPE
Garnacha Blanca, Viura, Moscatel
PRODUCER
Azul y Garanza
REGION
Navarra
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
High
Finish
Medium - Long
Intensity
Mid - Pronounced
Tannins
Medium - Low
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Suelovivo Blanco is an orange wine from Bodegas Azul y Garanza in Navarra, Spain. The name 'Suelovivo' translates to 'living soil,' reflecting the winery's dedication to organic and regenerative viticulture. The vineyards are situated in the arid landscape bordering the Bardenas Reales desert, characterized by poor clay-calcareous soils and extreme temperature variations. This unique terroir contributes to low yields and concentrated fruit. The wine is a blend, primarily of Garnacha Blanca, with potential additions of Viura and Moscatel, fermented with minimal intervention and skin contact, characteristic of orange wine production. The winery itself is a testament to revitalization, having been established in a restored 1940s cooperative.
ALCOHOL
13.0%
AVG. PRICE
€17
STYLE
Natural
SULPHITES
YES
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
8-12°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Suelovivo means 'living soil' in Spanish, highlighting the winery's focus on biodiversity.
Fact 02
The grapes grow near Europe's largest desert, the Bardenas Reales.
Fact 03
This is an orange wine, made by fermenting white grapes with their skins.
Fact 04
The winery is built on the foundations of a revitalized 1940s cooperative.
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
Suelovivo Blanco is produced using minimal intervention techniques. The primary grape, Garnacha Blanca, undergoes fermentation with its skins in concrete tanks, utilizing natural yeasts. This skin contact is characteristic of orange wine production, imparting color and texture. Following fermentation, the wine is aged for six months in concrete. The winemaking philosophy emphasizes preserving the wine's natural character, resulting in minimal added sulfites and an unfiltered bottling. Sustainability is a core principle, with the winery employing certified organic and regenerative viticulture practices, including fostering biodiversity around the vineyards.
