Introduction:
The 2022 Nekeas El Chaparral de Vega Sindoa is a bold yet refined Garnacha that captures the rugged personality of Northern Navarra. Expressive red fruit, lively spice, and mineral undertones combine to create a wine that feels both powerful and elegant, with old-vine character shining through.

Terroir:
The grapes come from goblet-trained Garnacha vines planted before 1960 in the Valdizarbe Valley of Navarra. At around 400 meters in elevation, the vineyards sit on marl and sandstone soils rich in carbonates. The continental-Mediterranean climate, marked by hot days, cool nights, and Atlantic breezes, encourages full ripening while preserving freshness and aromatics.

Appearance:
Bright garnet red with youthful vibrancy and clarity.

Nose:
Perfumed and spicy, offering notes of ripe strawberry, cherry, and red plum layered with white pepper, dried herbs, and a touch of floral lift. Subtle oak influence adds hints of sweet spice and toast.

Palate:
Medium- to full-bodied, with juicy red and black fruit framed by fine-grained tannins and lively acidity. The balance of ripeness, spice, and earthy minerality gives the wine both charm and structure.

Finish:
Persistent and harmonious, echoing red fruit and peppery spice with a lingering mineral note.

Overall Impression:
An expressive Garnacha that showcases Navarra’s distinctive terroir. Approachable in its youth but with enough backbone for short-term aging, it is a versatile red that shines with roasted meats, stews, or richly spiced vegetarian dishes.

Alcohol by Volume (ABV %): 14.5%
Farming Practices: Sustainable, old-vine cultivation
Producer Name: Bodegas Nekeas
Old World / New World: Old World
Country of Origin: Spain
Region: Navarra DO, Valdizarbe Valley
Grape Varietals: Garnacha (Grenache)
Vintage: 2022
Wine Style: Structured, fruit-driven red with spice and mineral complexity
Winemaking Techniques: Cold maceration before fermentation; aged approximately seven months in second-use French oak; malolactic fermentation completed in barrel
Pack Size: 750 mL
Container Style: Glass bottle
Closure Style: Natural cork