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Profile of Bodegas Guelbenzu Winery, Navarra, Spain


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Profile of Bodegas Guelbenzu Winery

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Bodegas Guelbenzu, Navarra - Spain The town of Cascante in Navarra has been producing wine since Roman times. In fact the town was located on the principal Roman Road to Astorga, in northwestern Spain. Bodegas Guelbenzu, a family run winery producing simply some of the best wine Navarra has to offer, has been selling wine commercially since the 1800's. In 1851, the Guelbenzus showed their wines at the great London Universal Exibition. They went on to win acclaim, taking a prestigious wine award in Bordeaux in 1882. But the present fame and high regard they have today in the wine world can be credited to the 8 Guelbenzu family members and fantastic winemaker Joseba Altuna, who launched the winery into the spotlight in the 1980's. Considered to be a boutique winery and located in a gorgeous mansion, Bodegas Guelbenzu are one of the most interesting and dynamic wineries in Spain at present.

Guelbenzu Evo

Guelbenzu Evo is, to date, the most emblematic of our wines. The word EVO comes from and means "the duration of eternal things and time without limit"Other Spanish words - such as "longevo", "nuevo", "medievo" - are derived from the same mythological root, which was the cry "Evohe! Evohe! (May it lasts, may the festivities continue!) uttered by the Bacchae, priestesses of the god Bacchus, inthe course of their Bacchanalia.

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Wines
Guelbenzu Azul 55% Tempranillo, 30% Cabernet Sauvignon, 15% Merlot, 12 months in French oak, Alc. 13%
Guelbenzu Evo 70% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Tempranillo, 10% Merlot, 12 months in French oak, Alc. 13.3%
Guelbenzu Lautus Crianza 50% Tempranillo, 30% Merlot, 10% Cab Sauv, 10% Garnacha,12 months in French oak, Alc. 13%

Address:
Bodegas Guelbenzu
Address: San Juan, n. 14, 31520 Cascante, Navarra, Spain
Tel: +34 948 850 055
Fax: +34 948 850 097
Web: www.guelbenzu.com
Email: guelbenzu@masbytes.es

Winery Details
D.O.: Without DO, but located in Navarra
Founded: 1851
Owner: Gulebenzu Family
Winemaker:Joseba Altuna
Area under Vine: 42 ha single estate
Oak: Only French oak, Allier
Age of Vines: 20 year old vines
Grape Varietals: Cabernet Sauvignon, Tempranillo, Garnacha, Merlot



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