Azul y Garanza, Blanco, Navarra, Spain

Navarra is the region directly east of Rioja in Northern Spain. It is drier and tends to have higher diurnal temperature range than it's more famous neighbour so while often the grape varieties grown are similar, the wines produced are quite different and there is much less use of oak.

Azul y Garanza's vineyards are located in the influence area of the Bardenas Reales desert, the biggest desert in Europe. The very poor and arid clay- calcareous soil, the dry weather and the big contrast of temperature between the day and the night provide the grapes with high concentration and a perfect balance. 

This is a blend of Garnacha Blanca with a little Viura which gives a delicious dry wine with stone fruit flavours and mineral, savoury finish. 

As well as wine, Navarra produces fantastic vegetables and salad crops so try drinking this with some simply prepared veg or, in the spring, some green or white asparagus.

Producer - Azul y Garanza
Country - Spain
Region - Navarra     
Appellation - Carcastillo
Variety / Blend - Garnacha Blanca, Viura
Wine Style - White Wine   
Farming - Organic     
Vegan