Terras do Navia

Spain · IGP · Galicia · 3 commune(s)

Styles

Natural factors

Oceanic climate transitioning to Mediterranean; summer aridity evidenced by strawberry trees and cork oaks; rainfall ~650 mm/year at 450 m elevation.
Vineyards nestled between 200–500 m a.s.l., sheltered to the north by the Ancares ridge, sierra de Uría, and sierra del Acebo, which act as a barrier against oceanic winds.
Lower Paleozoic bedrock: metasediments dominated by slates and quartzites, Hercynian granitic outcrops, and weakly metamorphosed rocks.
Moderately acidic soils with loamy or sandy-loam texture, high permeability and good drainage; low water retention and sparse surface organic matter.
South- and southwest-facing slopes; the diurnal temperature range promotes the accumulation of anthocyanins and terpenes in the berry.

Human factors

Traditional gobelet training with wooden stakes and moderate vine densities, adapted to the environment to convey balance and aromatic expression.
Merenzao, an autochthonous variety, stands out for its deep color, stable acidity, malic-tartaric balance, and high anthocyanin concentration.

Product characteristics

Whites: yellow-green color, floral and ripe fresh-fruit aromas, broad structure, and a citrus-tinged finish.
Reds: medium-to-deep ruby-violet color, ripe fruit aromas with a dominance of red fruits, and a lightly tannic finish.

Terroir / wine link

Summer aridity and the diurnal temperature swing promote the accumulation of phenolic compounds and volatile aromatics that define color, aroma, and flavor.

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