D.O. Navarra, Spain - 95 PARKER. 100% Garnacha from 12 plots of clay-limestone soils cultivated biodynamically. Spontaneous fermentation with indigenous yeasts and aged in oak barrels for 18 months.
Domainees Lupier is the small winery located in San Martín de Unx, Navarra, recently acquired by the prestigious Raúl Pérez. It comprises twenty-seven small plots with old vines, some dating back to the early 20th century, planted with Garnacha Negra. These plots feature diverse soils, orientations, and altitudes ranging from 400 to 750 meters, perfectly expressing the terroir from which they originate.
DOMAINES LUPIER EL TERROIR 2023
Domaines Lupier El Terroir 2023 is one of the great contemporary expressions of mountain Garnacha from Navarre. Crafted by Domaines Lupier in collaboration with renowned winemaker Raúl Pérez, this wine originates from old vineyards located in San Martín de Unx, one of the most prestigious historical areas for Garnacha in Navarre. (domaineslupier.com
The vines, many of them over 50 years old, are planted at high altitude on stony, clay-limestone soils that contribute freshness, mineral tension, and great aromatic complexity. Viticulture is practiced sustainably and respectfully, with low yields and hand-harvesting to preserve the identity of the Navarrese terroir. (decantalo.com
The winemaking process aims for maximum purity and minimal intervention. Fermentation is carried out with indigenous yeasts, and aging in used barrels allows the expression of the fruit and the landscape to remain intact. The result is an elegant, profound, and Atlantic-influenced Garnacha, far removed from overripe or excessively oaked styles. (decantalo.com)
On the nose, aromas of fresh red fruit, violets, fine spices, Mediterranean herbs, and delicate mineral notes emerge. On the palate, it is silky, fresh, and balanced, with fine tannins, excellent tension, and a long, precise finish that reflects the character of great mountain Garnachas. (vinissimus.com)
Domaines Lupier El Terroir 2023 is an ideal wine for lovers of elegant Garnachas and terroir-driven wines with a strong identity. Perfect to accompany white meats, lamb, Mediterranean cuisine, and aged cheeses.
