Cabernet Sauvignon Red Wine Spain Tempranillo under £20 Wine
Nekeas La Fuente Crianza Navarra

Nekeas La Fuente Crianza Navarra

£13.00
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Nekeas La Fuente Crianza Navarra
  • Nekeas La Fuente Crianza Navarra
  • Nekeas La Fuente Crianza Navarra
Nekeas La Fuente Crianza Navarra

Nekeas La Fuente Crianza Navarra

Wine at a glance:

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Red
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Navarra
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Cabernet Sauvignon and Tempranillo
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Medium Bodied
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14.5
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Slight oak flavour

The only thing more dramatic than these 650-meter slopes is the way this Cabernet-Tempranillo blend makes a steak dinner feel like a dream come true.

£13.00
Who makes it?

The history of the Nekeas Valley reads a bit like a dramatic period piece, minus the corsets but with much better drinks. Winemaking here was a thriving big deal back in the 1500s, but it almost met its end in the 20th century thanks to the lure of city life in nearby Pamplona. While phylloxera couldn’t kill this valley’s spirit, industrialization tried its best, leaving behind only the most stubborn, inaccessible old-vine Garnacha plots. Fast forward to the 1990s, and the descendants of the original winemaking families decided to stage a comeback. Today, they battle impossibly steep slopes and a "unique" orography—which is fancy talk for "this terrain is a literal workout"—to revive traditions that turn high-altitude struggle into liquid gold.
How is it made?

This particular bottle is a masterclass in slow-and-steady winning the race. A sophisticated blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Tempranillo, the grapes are sourced from a patchwork of red and grey loamy soils across the Nekeas Valley. These vines are low-yielding and take their sweet time to ripen, resulting in a complexity that simply can't be rushed. The winemaking process is equally meticulous: after a five-day cold maceration, the wine undergoes malolactic fermentation in a 50/50 split of stainless steel and barrel. It then spends 12 to 14 months lounging in French oak barrels, followed by a full year of bottle-cellar beauty sleep. It’s unfined, unfiltered, and unapologetically bold.
What does it taste like?

Pour a glass and you’ll find a distinguished ruby red so deep it has purple hues—the kind of color that looks expensive on a white tablecloth. On the nose and palate, it’s an absolute powerhouse of blackcurrant, blackberry, and liquorice, with just the right amount of toasty oak to remind you it’s been well-traveled. The tannins are so well-integrated they’re basically part of the furniture, leading to a finish that is surprisingly long and incredibly succulent. Whether you’re pairing it with a grilled ribeye or something adventurous like pig’s ears (hey, don't knock it 'til you've tried it), this wine brings both gravity and a wink of elegance to the table.

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