# Viña Zorzal Tempranillo (2022)

- **Producer:** Zorzal Wines
- **Colour:** red
- **Type:** still
- **Grapes:** Tempranillo
- **Region:** Navarra, Spain
- **Style:** Natural
- **Alcohol:** 13.5%
- **Average price:** €9
- **Contains sulphites:** No
- **When to drink:** Now
- **Serving temperature:** 14–16 °C
- **Aromas & flavours:** red cherry, red plum, strawberry, black cherry

## About this wine

Viña Zorzal Tempranillo is a 100% Tempranillo red wine from DO Navarra, Spain, produced by Zorzal Wines. Founded in 1989 by Antonio Sanz and now managed by his sons, the winery is dedicated to meticulous vineyard care and expressing the authenticity of Navarra's terroir. They focus on rescuing indigenous varieties and producing varietal wines that highlight their origin. The grapes for this wine come from four specific locations within Navarra, with a focus on organic and biodynamic farming practices. The production is kept intentionally low to ensure quality and fruit expression.

## Interesting facts

- Grapes are hand-picked from four distinct locations in Navarra.
- The winery emphasizes organic farming and some biodynamic practices.
- Production is kept low, under 4000 kg per hectare, for quality.
- The goal is to capture the essence of ancestral Navarra wines.

## Food pairing

The wine's medium body and balanced tannins make it versatile. Its fruit-forward character and moderate acidity can cut through richer dishes, while its structure complements proteins. It's also approachable enough for simpler fare.

## Wine making process

Viña Zorzal Tempranillo is produced from 100% Tempranillo grapes grown in Navarra, Spain. The grapes are hand-picked from vineyards managed with organic and Lutte Raisonnée practices, with low yields. Fermentation takes place in stainless steel tanks using native yeasts, employing gentle extraction methods to preserve fruit character. The wine is bottled directly after fermentation, with no significant oak aging, to maintain its freshness and focus on varietal expression. This approach reflects the winery's philosophy of emphasizing the purity of the fruit and the distinctiveness of the region.