In the year 1860, more than two centuries after its founding, the Chivite wineries executed their first wine export. The 125th anniversary of this historic event, which not all companies manage to achieve, is celebrated with the Colección 125, to which Chivite Colección 125 Reserva belongs.
The Legardeta estate, located 40 km southwest of Pamplona, is where this single-varietal tempranillo originates. Despite its location in the northern part of the Iberian Peninsula, it achieves the perfect balance, avoiding overripeness and showcasing a distinct and delightful acidity. Specifically, the vines for Chivite Colección 125 Reserva are planted in relatively infertile soils, under an Atlantic-continental climate, with cool temperatures and moderate rainfall, around 600 mm annually.
The harvest of Chivite Colección 125 Reserva is conducted manually, using small 200-kilogram boxes, always ensuring only the finest clusters are selected. These are then taken to the winery, where they are gravity-fed into 20,000 kg stainless steel tanks. Here, Chivite Colección 125 Reserva undergoes fermentation, with careful temperature control and particular attention to ensuring gentle pump-overs and extractions, aiming to extract the best possible colour, aroma, and flavour.
Finally, once the alcoholic fermentation is complete, Chivite Colección 125 Reserva is further refined through malolactic fermentation and the months it will spend in French oak barrels. Each movement is conducted by gravity, thereby preserving the quality of Chivite Colección 125 Reserva, a red wine that will be remembered as a symbol and benchmark of excellence.