Prado de Irache Vino de Pago 2019

Bodegas Irache, located in Ayegui, at the foot of Montejurra and two
kilometers from the town of Estella, it was founded in 1891. Its
vineyards had already supplied wine to the Royal House of Navarra in the
12th century, thanks to the work done over centuries. by monks
Benedictines in the Irache Monastery. The monastery was founded
in the 11th century as the first hospital for pilgrims on the Camino de
Santiago. Tierra Estella (Navarra-Spain), has a particular climate
and interesting, with limestone and mineral soils that give it a
marked personality. The climate of the area: cold, humid and with a
great thermal contrast between day and night, thanks to which
We obtain high quality grapes that are suitable for aging. From
2018 a new owner and generation is responsible for continuing with
this important legacy. Bodegas Irache currently has 101
hectares in the area, and even has its own Vino de Pago,
known as Prado Irache.

A blend of 80% Tempranillo, 10% Cabernet Sauvignon and 10% Merlot

After manual selection, the grapes are destemmed and crushed, and the must is
Pre-mash cold at 7 ºC for 5 days in a cold room. The Malolactic fermentation takes place in concrete tanks at controlled temperature.

The wine rests in medium-toasted American oak barrels of 225 L. It is then aged for another 16 months, followed by 8 months additional in bottle before its release.

The wine combines intense mineral aromas with black fruits and violets. The palate is full-bodied but complex and elegant with tannins. Silky long finish