| Type | White wine |
|---|---|
| Region | |
| Grapes | |
| Producer | |
| Allergens | Contains sulfites |
| Alcohol contenti | 14.0% |
Spec sheet
The wine
The Colección 125 range was introduced in 1985 to commemorate 125 years of exporting wines which began in 1860. These are limited production wines expressing the special qualities of their terroir and each individual grape harvest.
A traditionally-crafted white wine that is balanced and fresh, and has been matured on its lees.
Aged for 10 and a half months in French Allier oak barrels, on its lees and with regular batonnages.
What does this wine taste like?
View | Pale gold / Greenish glints |
|---|---|
Bouquet | Complex / Higly aromatic / Smoke / Toasted bread / Fresh hazelnuts / Bergamot orange / Mint |
Mouth | Unctuous / Dense / Flavoursome / Smooth / Fresh |
Food pairing
Seafood in sauce / Fish in sauce
Ratings and awards
| 2017 | 96 PN | |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 99 PN | |
| 2015 | 95 PN | |
| 2014 | 93 PK | 95 PN |
| 2012 | 96 PN | |
| 2007 | 92 PN |
PK: ParkerPN: Peñín
Customer reviews
Winemaking
| Vinification material | Wood |
|---|---|
| Ageing period | 11 months |
| Type of wood | French oak |
The winery
Chivite
Chivite is the name of a renowned wine-making family in Navarra, which goes back 11 generations to 1647, with documental evidence of vineyard and wine cellar ownership, probably making this the oldest wine-producing dynasty in Spain. Back in 1860, when the phylloxera plague was blighting the French wine industry, the family embarked upon a trade route to northern Europe to meet increased demand, and later made their home an inn en route to Madrid, extending the reach of their...
