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At Bodegas Ochoa, they have a solid and clear philosophy based on respect for the environment. They take care of their land, their vines, and their grapes to get the best out of them. They are innovative but always from a nature-friendly perspective. That's why they are in the process of transitioning to organic farming in their vineyard. It is the best way to pamper the vine so that it responds with high-quality grapes to make their wines. Technical Data Winery: Own vineyards, at Bodegas Ochoa, Olite (Navarra). D.O. Navarra Alcohol content: 14% Variety: Tempranillo, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon Tasting notes: Ruby red, well matured by aging. Very lively. On the nose: Intense and full of perfectly complementary sensations between ripe fruit and spices. On the palate: Round, fruity, and with soft tannins. Balanced and friendly. Tasty, lively, broad, and persistent. Serving temperature: 16-18ºC Production: The Tempranillo, Merlot, and Cabernet Sauvignon grapes come from the El Secadero, La Milla, and Montijo estates. The harvest is carried out when the grape is at its optimum ripeness and quickly transferred to the winery. The pace of life today often has us rushing from one place to another. But nature has its own clock, and some things need time to be at their best. Ochoa Reserva is one of them. This wine comes from a thorough selection of grapes in the vineyard. It is then aged in new American and French oak barrels for 18 months and also in the bottle, giving it the necessary time to become a Reserve of the highest quality. It ages for 7 years in the winery. Ochoa Reserva is a mature, complex wine that maintains its fruity character, being an elegant and silky wine. Pairing: At Made in Spain Gourmet, we recommend it with grilled meats, pork, beef, stews, as well as aged sheep and goat cheeses. Javier Ochoa Wine Series Javier has put all his experience and the love that his father Adriano instilled in him from a young age for the land, tradition, and innovation. Javier is one of the most prestigious winemakers and signs each of his wines with the assurance that they are the best examples of Ochoa quality. DO Navarra The proximity of the Cantabrian Sea, the barrier of the Pyrenees, and the mild climate of the Ebro Valley make Navarra a unique place on the peninsula for grape cultivation. Here, the Atlantic, continental, and Mediterranean climates converge. This denomination is divided into 5 zones: Baja Montaña, Tierra Estella, Ribera Alta, Valdizarbe, and Ribera Baja, where Finca La Cantera is located. In the heart of the Ebro Valley and with the Moncayo Sierra in the background, the unique nuances of this plot represent the terroir of the Finca wines, manually harvested and crafted with great care. Bodega Ochoa They invest a lot of effort in R&D and have a clear goal: to maintain natural balance while always taking advantage of new technologies and investing in new research, development, and innovation projects that allow them to improve. In 1994, Bodegas Ochoa was the first Spanish Winery to carry out an R&D project, and since then, they have not stopped investing and experimenting, always from a respectful perspective based on holistic agriculture. Since 2015, they have made progress in certifying their grapes and olive trees as organic with CPAEN. Some of these projects include water stress control methods, irrigation and vegetal covers, late harvest Moscatel Grano Menudo, sparkling MdO 5.5% alc, Carbon-Neutral CO2 footprint... Years of work, research, and experimentation have taught them that to make great wine, careful viticulture is very important, and obtaining low yields in the vineyard is essential. They are innovative but loyal to the legacy of their previous generations. Their vineyards come from the ancient vines of their ancestors, they have selected the best vines, and research has helped them multiply their plant material to continue making high-quality Ochoa wines. Health and ecology at Bodegas Ochoa are also fundamental: they are practicing holistic viticulture, treating the land as their grandparents did but using the most advanced technology. And they are immersed in a transition to organic farming.