Pagos de Araiz

The Pagos de Araiz estate consists of 300 hectares of vineyards, located in Navarra, Spain. The clay and calcareous soils make this area well suited for producing excellent quality wines, and the winery insists on yields less than 4500kg per hectare to keep the standard of their wines consistently high. Planted at an altitude of 350-370m, the following grape varieties are cultivated; Tempranillo, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Graciano, and Grenache.  Winemaker is Michel Murua 

There are four wines currently in the range;

Pagos de Araiz Rosé 2010 - 100% Grenache

This single varietal, is bright red in colour and crisp and fresh with hints of violets and rasberry.

Pagos de Araiz Unio Joven 2010

Simple drinkable wine of the year from the estate.  Yield does not exceed 50 Hl/Ha.  90% Tempranillo, 10% others.

Pagos de Araiz Roble red 2008 - 55% Tempranillo, 35% Cabernet Sauvignon & 15% Graciana

The wine is rich cherry red with notes of plum and blackberry with coffee, spices and a touch of wood evolving from the wine. 5 months in Eastern European and American oak barrels.

Pagos de Araiz Crianza red 2007 - 40% Merlot, 25% Tempranillo, 25% Cabernet Sauvignon

1 year in French and American oak barrels, this red blend has a well balanced mouthfeel with elegant touches of spice, liquorice, cocoa and toast.