Bolandin

Styles

Principal grape varieties

Terroir

• Extreme continental climate with Mediterranean influence; located in the southernmost area of Navarra, with the highest heat accumulation in the region.
• South-facing slope aspect that locally raises temperatures and reduces relative humidity in the vineyard.
• Dual rainfall effect: the Foehn effect from the Sierra de Moncayo blocks rainfall from the south, while proximity to the Ebro prevents northern precipitation from crossing to the south bank of the river.
• Low-temperature northerly winds precede rainfall, further reducing relative humidity and intensifying the dryness of the zone.
• High summer temperatures promote the combustion of organic acids, resulting in an especially low malic acid content.

• Reds with deep color, polymerized tannins, silky texture, full body without astringency, and a fruit profile with very low pyrazines.
• Over-ripe, glyceric whites with golden yellow color, aromas of ripe fruit, honey, and citrus, age-worthy due to high polyphenol concentration.

• The extremely warm and dry climate of Bolandin yields reds with highly polymerized tannins, no astringency, full body, and excellent aging potential.

Facts drawn from the cahier's terroir-link section (Lien au terroir) by automatic interpretation — see the the specification.

Sources

• National pliego de condiciones (PDF)
• eAmbrosia register (EU) — File number PDO-ES-N1876
• Official trade body site — Pago de Cirsus