Introduction:
A vibrant and expressive red from Navarra, the 2022 Nekeas “El Chaparral de Vega Sindoa”delivers a harmonious blend of ripe fruit, earthy nuance, and well-integrated structure—showing Navarra’s modern potential with clarity and finesse.

Terrior:
Crafted from hillside vineyards in the Navarra DO’s northern temperate zone, the vines thrive in limestone-clay soils with excellent drainage. Elevation (~400 m) combined with Atlantic-influenced cool nights ensures bright acidity and aromatic precision in the grapes.

Appearance:
Deep ruby with violet highlights, clear and youthful in the glass.

Tasting notes:
The 2022 Bodegas Nekeas El Chaparral de Vega Sindoa has generous aromas of black cherries, plums, and red currants, followed by floral hints of violets and roses. Dried herbs, leather, tobacco leaf, cedar, and spice add complexity. The palate is medium-to-full-bodied, with a supple and inviting mouthfeel. Layers of blackberries, plums, and black cherries flow across the palate, framed by gentle tannins. Mid-palate notes of cocoa, espresso, and forest-floor earthiness emerge, offering depth without overpowering the fruit core. Fresh acidity maintains balance and vitality. The finish reinforces the wine’s poised structure and elegance, with echoes of dark fruits, herbal spice, and wet stone.

Alcohol by Volume (ABV %): 15%
Farming Practices: Sustainable
Producer Name: Bodegas Nekeas
Old World / New World: Old World
Country of Origin: Spain
Region: Navarra DO, Spain
Grape Varietals: 100% Garnacha
Vintage: 2022
Wine Style: Dry Red; Full-bodied with vibrant fruit, balanced tannins, and savory complexity
Winemaking Techniques: Hand-harvested; fermented in stainless steel with gentle extraction; aged 12 months in French and American oak barrels for structural integration without overpowering varietal purity
Pack Size: 750 ml
Container Style: Glass Bottle
Closure Style: Natural Cork