Izar de Nekeas 2016

Nekeas is originally a cooperative founded by 8 families from Añorbe. They put together 174 ha and first investment for the planting and winery. It always has been managed like a private company. Nowadays the vineyards are up to 225 ha all in Nekeas Valley and 110 ha of Olive groves and own by the same families

Izar is the Navarre-Basque word for ‘Star’ and this wine is, therefore, the star of Nekeas and, as such, must always shine.

It is only made and released onto the market when we can recognise the light of this land in all its clarity within the wine.

Grapes are given a long ferment to extract colour and flavour before the wine ages for 18 months in French oak barrels

On the nose, strong notes of ripe berries such as: cassis, blackberries and blueberries. Delicate spicy toasted notes with a touch of vanilla, tobacco, leather and a hint of herbs. The finish is strong, accompanied by crisp tannins and pleasant acidity.