Winery Guelbenzu - Azul

Winery GuelbenzuAzul

3.7
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(Average of the reviews for all vintages combined and from several consumer review sources)
Tasters generally liked this wine.
The Azul of Winery Guelbenzu is a red wine from the region of Ribera del Queiles of Navarre.
This wine is a blend of 3 varietals which are the Cabernet-Sauvignon, the Tempranillo and the Merlot.
In the mouth this red wine is a powerful with a nice freshness.
This wine generally goes well with poultry, beef or veal.
The Azul of the Winery Guelbenzu is in the top 5 of wines of Ribera del Queiles.

Taste structure of the Azul from the Winery Guelbenzu

Light
Bold
Smooth
Tannic
Dry
Sweet
Soft
Acidic

In the mouth the Azul of Winery Guelbenzu in the region of Navarre is a powerful with a nice freshness.

Wine flavors and olphactive analysis

On the nose the Azul of Winery Guelbenzu in the region of Navarre often reveals types of flavors of non oak, earth or microbio and sometimes also flavors of oak, spices or red fruit.

Details and technical informations about Winery Guelbenzu's Azul.

Region/Great wine region
Great wine region
Country
Style of wine
Alcohol
13.5°
Allergens
Contains sulfites

Discover the grape variety: Cabernet-Sauvignon

Cabernet-Sauvignon noir is a grape variety that originated in France (Bordeaux). It produces a variety of grape specially used for wine making. It is rare to find this grape to eat on our tables. This variety of grape is characterized by small bunches, and small grapes. Cabernet-Sauvignon noir can be found in many vineyards: South-West, Loire Valley, Languedoc & Roussillon, Cognac, Bordeaux, Armagnac, Rhone Valley, Provence & Corsica, Savoie & Bugey, Beaujolais.

Last vintages of this wine

Azul - 2017
In the top 5 of of Ribera del Queiles wines
Average rating: 3.71110.50
Azul - 2016
In the top 5 of of Ribera del Queiles wines
Average rating: 3.911110
Azul - 2015
In the top 5 of of Ribera del Queiles wines
Average rating: 3.81110.50
Azul - 2014
In the top 5 of of Ribera del Queiles wines
Average rating: 3.71110.50
Azul - 2013
In the top 5 of of Ribera del Queiles wines
Average rating: 3.71110.50
Azul - 2012
In the top 5 of of Ribera del Queiles wines
Average rating: 3.81110.50
Azul - 2011
In the top 5 of of Ribera del Queiles wines
Average rating: 3.71110.50

The best vintages of Azul from Winery Guelbenzu are 2016, 2006, 2015, 2012 and 2007.

Informations about the Winery Guelbenzu

The winery offers 16 different wines.
Its wines get an average rating of 3.8.
This winery is part of the Taninia.
It is in the top 5 of the best estates in the region
It is located in Ribera del Queiles in the region of Navarre

The Winery Guelbenzu is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 16 wines for sale in the of Ribera del Queiles to come and discover on site or to buy online.

Top wine Navarre
In the top 6500 of of Spain wines
In the top 5 of of Ribera del Queiles wines
In the top 55000 of red wines
In the top 85000 wines of the world

The wine region of Ribera del Queiles

The wine region of Ribera del Queiles is located in the region of Navarre of Spain. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Guelbenzu or the Domaine Guelbenzu produce mainly wines red. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Ribera del Queiles are Merlot, Tempranillo and Cabernet-Sauvignon, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Ribera del Queiles often reveals types of flavors of oaky, vanilla or microbio and sometimes also flavors of floral, vegetal or dark fruit.


The wine region of Navarre

Navarra, in northern Spain, is one of the country's 17 first-level administrative regions (comunidades autónomas) and a fairly prolific, if lesser-known, wine region. Traditionally associated with the production of Bright, Fruity rosé, Navarra is beginning to attract attention for its high-quality red wines, mainly from the Tempranillo, Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot grapes, after years of being overshadowed by its southern neighbor, Rioja. The first evidence of wine-making in the region dates back to Roman times, but it is almost certain that Vines were growing here Long before that. It was recently discovered that vines of the prehistoric species Vitis sylvestris - the predecessor of the beloved Vitis vinifera - were still growing in Navarre.

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The word of the wine: Musky

Characteristic of the musk smell.

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