Pago de Otazu 2022

Country / Region: Spain, Navarra — D.O.P. Pago de Otazu

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): ~14% 

Tasting Notes (Nose): Deep cherry-red colour with complex aromas of red fruits, currants, wild berries and a spicy, mineral character. 

Palate: Silky texture from ripe Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon (57% Merlot / 43% Cabernet Sauvignon) aged 12 months in French oak barrels, delivering elegant oak, refined tannins and Atlantic-influenced freshness. 

Finish: Long and elegant, with lingering notes of fruit, subtle wood, wild herbaceous and mineral echoes. 

Winery Notes: From the single-estate vineyard of Bodega Otazu in Navarra (classified as Vino de Pago). Hand-harvested in October, aged 12 months in French oak barrels and bottled to reflect the terroir’s Atlantic-Mediterranean climate. Limit of ~24,000 bottles. 

Pairing: Ideal with red grilled meats, small game (pheasant, partridge), mature cheeses, or rich stews. Serve at ~16 °C.