{"product_id":"navarra-fortius-1997","title":"Fortius Tierra Estella Navarra Gran Reserva 1997","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe 1997 Fortius Gran Reserva is a red wine produced by Bodegas Valcarlos, S.L. in the Spanish region of Navarra. This specific wine originates from vineyards located in Tierra Estella, one of the five distinct subzones within the Navarra Denominación de Origen.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSituated in northern Spain, Navarra stretches from the foothills of the Pyrenees in the north down to the Ebro River in the south, directly bordering the neighboring Rioja region. The area spans over 100 kilometers and represents a meeting point for Atlantic, Mediterranean, and continental climates. The soils across the region vary from gravel and limestone in the higher elevations to alluvial clay near the Ebro River. While historically renowned for its rosé wines, Navarra has increasingly focused on red wine production since the 1980s.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis Gran Reserva is crafted from a blend of Tempranillo and Cabernet Sauvignon. Tempranillo is a primary Spanish grape variety, frequently cultivated in regions such as Rioja and Ribera del Duero, as well as in California. It is complemented by Cabernet Sauvignon, an internationally recognized grape traditionally grown in areas like Bordeaux, Tuscany, Washington, and California. In Navarra, local varieties like Tempranillo are often supplemented by these international varieties.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe production of this wine involves specific vinification techniques. The grapes were fermented at a temperature of 29 degrees Celsius, followed by a maceration period of 24 days. The wine then underwent an extensive aging process, spending 24 months in new oak barrels. The producer utilized a combination of American oak sourced from Indiana and Ohio, alongside French oak from the Vosges forest. Following the barrel maturation, the wine was refined in the bottle for an additional 36 months. The final alcohol content is 12.5 percent.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bodegas Valcarlos, S.L.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56987724251462,"sku":null,"price":105.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0646\/3478\/1950\/files\/generated-382_2c26e30e-26db-4b38-b6af-5426632cc070.jpg?v=1784623956","url":"https:\/\/bottleswithhistory.eu\/products\/navarra-fortius-1997","provider":"Bottles With History","version":"1.0","type":"link"}