Free shipping and a free corkscrew for first orders over €99 with the code BEM-VINDO

Decántalo
Aseginolaza & Leunda Birak

Aseginolaza & Leunda Birak

An unmissable Garnacha
Aseginolaza & Leunda Birak
75 cl.
2024
94 Parker
redeemGet €0.19 in Saldo Decántalo by buying this product
  • We send it to Portugal with CTT Express to your home
  • The shipment for 12 bottles is €8.50 with CTT Express.
  • For orders over €150 shipping is free with CTT Express.
Details
12.50%
Alcohol 12.50%
Navarra
Production area Navarra
D.O. Navarra
Designation of Origin D.O. Navarra
Contains sulphites
94% Garnacha Tinta, 6% Tempranillo
Varieties 94% Garnacha Tinta, 6% Tempranillo
16.0
Service 16.0
75 cl.
Volume 75 cl.

Tasting notes Aseginolaza & Leunda Birak 2024

Red wine Aged in stainless steel Respectful agriculture.

Aseginolaza & Leunda Birak 2024 is a red wine that makes its debut with the gravitas of one who knows its worth, yet captivates with the freshness and juiciness of its fruit as if winking at you. Its varietal aromas and unexpected complexity invite you to explore it leisurely, while the tannins playfully promise to mature in the bottle. Perfect for pairing with fine cuisine... or simply for stealing a clandestine moment of pleasure between glasses and smiles. A little gem that makes its presence felt without ostentation, leaving you yearning for more. 

Style Aseginolaza & Leunda Birak
Fruity
Spicy
Young
Barrel
Light
Body
Pairing
Aperitif, White meats, Charcuterie

About Aseginolaza & Leunda Birak

It originated in Spain, and in the Middle Ages it spread throughout the Mediterranean. This was down to the Crown of Aragon, the region where Garnacha was originally planted. Since then, this variety has been one of the main varieties in France (where it is currently grown in Roussillon and the Rhone) and in Spain (at the end of 1970, nearly 90% of the vineyards in Navarra were of this variety). Unfortunately, unlike their French neighbours, who usually mix it with Mourvédre or Syrah, Garnacha has lost its prominence in Spain, and has been relegated to small old vines, grown in bush form, but that are true winemaking gems. You have to have a good eye to see them. And Joan and Pedro have just that.

These two are the pair behind Aseginolaza & Leunda, a winery set up through the determination of these two friends (and former biologists) to recover and revive old Garnacha vines while taking care of the environment (without using herbicides or pesticides). So far the results have been excellent, making it one of the essential wines of the D.O. Navarra. One of their successes is Aseginolaza & Leunda Birak, a coupage of Garnacha and Tempranillo grown on dry-farmed vines that are only fertilised with organic compost.

They are based in San Martín de Unx, Dicastillo, Arellano and Muruzábal. These villages are located in different areas of the denomination: between Montaña Baja (in the east of the province, bordering Aragón), Tierra Estella (on the border with the Basque Country and La Rioja) and Valdizarbe (in mid Navarre, south of the Pamplona area). Each of the vineyards in these areas, where the prevailing variety is Garnacha, are located between 440 and 540 metres above sea level on clay-limestone soils.

After a manual harvest, the grapes are taken to the winery in 15kg boxes. Aseginolaza & Leunda Birak is destemmed and placed in stainless steel tanks for fermentation. During the time that the yeasts are working, there are daily pump overs. Once converted into wine, Aseginolaza & Leunda Birak is pressed by hand and racked back into stainless steel tanks to await the start of malolactic fermentation. Right there, in these tanks, Aseginolaza & Leunda Birak is aged for 6 months. Finally, unfiltered and only clarified by natural decantation, Aseginolaza & Leunda Birak is bottled without additives and only with the minimal amount of sulphur dioxide.

A wine that everyone should try.

2024

Aseginolaza & Leunda Birak 2024 is a red wine that makes its debut with the gravitas of one who knows its worth, yet captivates with the freshness and juiciness of its fruit as if winking at you. Its varietal aromas and unexpected complexity invite you to explore it leisurely, while the tannins playfully promise to mature in the bottle. Perfect for pairing with fine cuisine... or simply for stealing a clandestine moment of pleasure between glasses and smiles. A little gem that makes its presence felt without ostentation, leaving you yearning for more. 

2023

Aseginolaza & Leunda Birak 2023 is a fresh red wine, aged in stainless steel, which accentuates its juicy profile. On the nose, it features aromas of red fruits such as strawberries and cherries, accompanied by a subtle hint of raspberries. On the palate, it is light and vibrant, with balanced acidity that enhances its fruity flavours. Ideal for those seeking an easy-to-enjoy wine brimming with freshness.

2022

Aseginolaza & Leunda Birak 2022 regales us with its invigorating freshness and approachability. As one brings the glass to the nose, a bouquet of red fruit aromas, including cherries and strawberries, is accentuated by a hint of blackberries, enticing one to take a sip. On the palate, this red wine resonates with a succulent texture and a smoothness that renders it perfect for savoring at leisure. Its youth is mirrored in a zestfulness that renders it exceedingly enjoyable and effortlessly quaffable.

2020

Aseginolaza & Leunda Birak 2020 is a juicy red. The nose reveals red and black fruit over a spicy background. On the palate it is smooth and flavoursome. Very flavoursome and pleasant.

2024
94 Parker
2023
92 Parker
2022
92 Parker
2021
91 Parker
2020
90 Parker

Real reviews from customers who have purchased this product

9.70 VAT inc.

  • We send it to Portugal with CTT Express to your home
  • The shipment for 12 bottles is €8.50 with CTT Express.
  • For orders over €150 shipping is free with CTT Express.