Style Profile at a Glance
| Attribute | Profile | Scale |
|---|---|---|
| Body | Light-to-Medium-Bodied, Vibrant & Crystalline | ●●●●● |
| Sweetness | Dry | ●●●●● |
| Tannins | Chalky, Light & Fine-Grained | ●●●●● |
| Acidity | High, Electric & Refreshing Drive | ●●●●● |
| Oak | Subtle & Neutral (Aged in seasoned French oak barrels) | ●●●●● |
Terroir, History & Acclaim
Critical Recognition:
Wine Advocate 94 pts
- 94 Points - Luis Gutiérrez (Robert Parker's Wine Advocate): The 2022 Clarete Navazal was produced with grapes from an old grower who farms a plot that was planted in the 1920s on sandy soils, with lots of Garnacha in the Tempranillo-based field blend, which also contains Bobal, Albillo and Pirulés. This has between 30% and 40% white grapes and more Garnacha. The grapes were foot trodden together, let to settle in tank and fermented in a used 500-lite barrel where it rested without racking or bâtonnage for two years. It has a paler color with more orange, because of the longer aging and the more oxidative style. It's not a shy rosé; it hits the scale at 14% alcohol and has a pH of 3.4 and 5.2 grams of acidity. The profile reminds me of the one from Dominio del Águila and the one from López de Heredia, spicy and supple. It's a serious wine for the table. The label does not mention "clarete," and it's only the pink wax that identifies it as a rosé. Only 681 bottles produced. It was bottled in August 2024.
- Single-Vineyard "Navazal" Terroir: Sourced entirely from ancient, dry-farmed bush vines co-planted in the historic, high-altitude "Navazal" paraje near Peñafiel (Ribera del Duero). The soil features sandy limestone terraces that bestow laser-focused acidity and intense mineral tension.
- Artisanal Micro-Vinification: Whole-cluster pressed and co-fermented naturally with wild yeasts in neutral vessels before aging in seasoned French oak barrels. This single-paraje *clarete* expression offers pure, unblemished terroir character with exceptional cellar grace.
Highlights
- Single-vineyard field blend of red and white grapes from old bush vines in the "Navazal" paraje, Peñafiel (Ribera del Duero).
- A radiant 2022 release packed with wild strawberries, blood orange peel, crushed rose petals, and limestone dust.
- Crafted by Terry Kandyna (Bendito Destino), offering 5 to 10+ years of fresh cellar evolution.
Tasting Notes
- Appearance: Pale, luminous translucent garnet-pink with vibrant orange reflections.
- Nose: Ethereal, lifted, and fragrant. It opens with aromas of wild red strawberries, red currant, and pomegranate, accompanied by blood orange peel, rose petals, dried thyme, and crushed limestone.
- Palate: Dry, light-to-medium-bodied, and mouth-watering. The entry delivers a bright wave of tart red fruit sap that flows across a crystalline mid-palate, held together by electric acidity and light chalky tannins into a long, saline finish.
Serving Suggestion
- Temperature: Serve chilled at 12–14°C to highlight its refreshing berry acidity and vibrant citrus aromatics.
- Decanting: No decanting needed; open and serve directly. Best enjoyed now through 2032+.
- Western Pairing: Charcuterie, roasted pork chops, grilled salmon, pan-seared duck breast, or tapas.
- Asian Pairing: Peking duck, Soy-sauce chicken, Taiwanese braised pork belly, or Cantonese dim sum.
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