Pagos de Araiz Crianza (2021)
Bodegas Pagos de Araiz (D.O. Navarra, Spain)
The Maverick Blueprint Blend"
An intense, bright cherry-red color. The nose is a complex layering of ripe plums, compote, and dark berries integrated with refined notes of balsamic, sweet spices, turrón (nougat), and white pepper. Full-bodied and velvety on the palate with structured, easy-flowing tannins and a balanced finish.
⭐ (The meticulously separate fermentation and precise estate blending yield a beautifully clean, highly polished result).
Slow-braised pork belly, hearty Mediterranean stews, grilled ribeye, or a board of sharp, aged cheeses.
This is a highly calculated crowd-pleaser. Because it borrows structural elements from Bordeaux (Cabernet/Merlot) and the Rhône (Syrah) and wraps them around a traditional Spanish Tempranillo core, it hits every part of the palate. It's lush, spicy, and perfectly balanced—proof that Navarra isn't just Rioja's quiet neighbor.