Winemaker Notes
100% Garnacha from proprietary goblet trained vines planted in the valley of Valdizarbe, one of Navarra's most historical viticultural areas. These are young vineyards planted with cuttings from pre-phylloxeric vineyards of Garnacha used to produce El Chaparral.
The Garnacha for Cepa por Cepa is lightly crushed and cold macerated in stainless steel. Temperature controlled fermentation in stainless steel. Malolactic fermentation in used French oak barrels.
Cepa por Cepa is a younger and more fruit forward expression of the most Atlantic Garnacha in Spain, sourced from extremely old clones and vineyards of Garnacha that are used for El Chaparral.
Professional Ratings
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James Suckling
Bright, laid-back nose full of ripe red cherries, baked red berries and floral perfume. Fruity and lively on the palate, with a medium body and a generous finish. Tannins are firm and nicely chewy. Lots of brambly fruit in the finish.
Grenache thrives in any warm, Mediterranean climate where ample sunlight allows its clusters to achieve full phenolic ripeness. While Grenache's birthplace is Spain (there called Garnacha), today it is more recognized as the key player in the red blends of the Southern Rhône, namely Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Côtes du Rhône and its villages. Somm Secret—The Italian island of Sardinia produces bold, rustic, single varietal Grenache (there called Cannonau). California, Washington and Australia have achieved found success with Grenache, both flying solo and in blends.
Just north of Spain’s famous Rioja region, Navarra excels in the production of full and fruit-dominant reds and good quality, dry rosés. Garnacha holds most of the land under vine, with Tempranillo coming in second place.