Arzuaga Navarro winery is a classic in Ribera del Duero. Its crianzas, reservas and gran reservas are between the most prestigious in the region. Located in La Planta estate, in Quintanilla de Onésimo (Valladolid), enjoys a privileged situation for vine growing, the production of high quality wines and the unforgettable stay at its five stars hotel. There is a place for wine, animals and permanent contact with nature life in the 1400 hectares estate. Their sabine trees, holms, and mediterranean pine trees reflect the scenery where deer and wild boars roam without fear.

The winery was founded by Arzuaga-Navarro’s family in the beginning of the 90’s and it is a fine sample of dedication and passion for land and wine. Quality is the most pampered and cared for aspect. This attention begins in the vineyard, trying to get yields purposefully limited to suit the hard Castilian climate and a soil of low fertility, as a higher yield would give grapes lacking in concentration and quality. The harvest is carried out by parts separating the grapes chosen in cases of 15 kg. The varieties used in its 140 hectares are Tinto Fino 125 Has, Cabernet Sauvignon 10 Has, Merlot 5 Has. Capacity of the winery is one million liters with 2000 barrels of American and French oak (75/25%).

The cellar's philosophy is to take up a good stance in high range wines, with limited production.
Their aim is to get into the market of Crianzas and Reservas. Gran Reservas will be released when the harvest is exceptional and, later on, the wines behave as such. American oak is mainly used for Crianza wines, leaving French oak mostly to for the ageing of Reservas, and Gran Reservas. This winery produces Crianza, Reserva, Reserva Especial and Gran Reserva.

Wines from this winery:

• Tinto Arzuaga Crianza, aged 13 months in barrel.
• Tinto Arzuaga Reserva, aged for more than16 months in barrel.
• Tinto Arzuaga Gran Reserva, aged for more than 26 months in barrel.
• Tinto Arzuaga Reserva Especial, made from vines older than 80 years. Limited production.

HOTEL AND RESTAURANT

Located within the same building as the winery is the five stars hotel, perfect to enjoy a good wine in a classical and elegant atmosphere. Although it has an independent entrance, you can access from the cellar trough an elevator. The hotel is perfectly integrated with the winery, standing wall-to-wall with the working installations and with the vineyard running up to its foot. There is no missing detail to provide all commodities for their guests. It has 24 rooms, all of them equipped with hydro massage shower and Jacuzzi. The atmosphere is rustic and luxurious at once, employing quality materials and particularly wood for its warmth and solidity.

The offer is completed with a great restaurant where one can enjoy the local specialties matched with the Arzuaga Navarro wines. Just to eat a traditional roasted lamb or one of the game dishes in the glass terrace, paired with the Arzuaga Reserva Especial, deserves the trip up to Quintanilla.

In this frame we can organize a number of activities related to wine, wine tasting in the hotel, wine tasting courses, visit other wineries in the area, company meetings, incentive trips, product presentations, etc. Besides Arzuaga Navarro winery is always willing to welcome visitors and show their premises to any wine lover who wants to share its passion with them. Contac us for more information info@vintagespain.com

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