Bodega Virgen Blanca Vina Sardasol

The Bodega Virgen Blanca started its activities in the year 1956, with the commercialization of bulk wines. Since 1976 the Bodega began to work with bottled wines with the trade mark "Vina Sardasol", beginning just with young wines, and later developing high quality Crianzas and Reservas.
Nowadays up to the 25% of the produced wine is destined to ageing in oak, with the goal to reach 50% of the production and to become leaders in the market of the medium-high range.
Our Bodega has about 500 hectares of its own vineyards of the varieties Tempranillo, Garnacha, Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon . This allows us not to depend on the grape market fluctuations when it comes to establishing the prices, and to offer to the consumer a homogeneity in the style and quality of the wines coming from the same vineyards year after year.

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PRIZES AWARDED
* 16.05.01, By the Club de Somelieres de Navarra, 1st PRIZE TO THE BEST ROSE OF NAVARRA, VINTAGE 2000
* 08.05.00, By the Club de Somelieres de Navarra, 1st PRIZE TO THE BEST ROSE OF NAVARRA, VINTAGE 1999
* 02.06.99, I Paseo del Vino, Intxaurrondo. BEST ROSE, to VINA SARDASOL ROSE WINE 1998.
* 22.05.99, 1st Commented Contest, Town of Lodosa, 1st clasification given to VINA SARDASOL ROSE 1998.
* May 1999, By the International Wine Challenge 1999, Seal of Approval to the " Seleccion ViNa Sardasol Cabernet Sauvignon Red Wine Crianza 1.995 ".
* May 1999, By the International Wine Challenge 1999, Bronze Medal to the " ViNa Sardasol Red Wine Reserva 1.995 ".
* May 1999, By the Cofradia del Vino, VIII Contest of Navarra Wines, Prize to the BEST RED WINE 1998, to our Vina Sardasol Red Wine 1998.
* 11.12.98, by the " PeNa el Tonel", from Corella (Navarra), 2nd prize in the category of young rose wine, to our " ViNa Sardasol Rose Wine". 3rd prize in the category or Crianza wine, to our " Seleccion ViNa Sardasol Cabernet Sauvignon Red Wine Crianza 1992"
* February 2nd 1998, Spanish Wine Tasters Association. 2nd international contest of wine BACCHUS«97 Silver Bacchus " Seleccion ViNa Sardasol Merlot Red Wine Crianza 1995"
* January 1st 1998, Expert Decanter Magazine blind tasting, Wine Recommended "Cabernet Sauvignon Red Wine Crianza 1992.
* April 25th 1997, The Sommeliers Club of Navarra 2nd Prize to the Best Rose of Navarra "Sardasol" Rose Vintage 1996.
* March 1996 The Spanish Wine Tasters Association-Madrid Gold Bacchus Sardasol Rose Vintage 1995.
* March 29th 1996 The Sommeliers Club of Navarre Best Rose of Navarre Sardasol Rose Vintage 1995.
* February 23rd 1995 Euroalimentaria Bilbao 2nd Prize Sardasol Rose Vintage 1994.
* May 21st 1992 The Spanish Wine Tasters Association-Madrid Silver Bacchus ViNa Ezkibel Rose Vintage 1991.
* June 1991 The Navarre Wine Producing Area Control Board 1st Prize White Wine Vintage 1990.
* February 10th 1991 Euroalimentaria Bilbao 1st Prize ViNa Ezkibel Rose Vintage 1990.
* May 11th 1990 The Spanish Wine Tasters Association-Madrid Gold bacchus Sardasol Red Young Wine.
* February 1989 Euroalimentaria Bilbao 1st Prize Sardasol Rose Vintage 1988.
* April 18th 1989 The Spanish Wine Tasters Association-Madrid Silver Bacchus Sardasol Rose Vintage 1988.
* February 1987 Euroalimentaria Bilbao 1st Prize Sardasol Rose Vintage 1986.
* May 1987 The Navarre Wine Producing Area Control Board 1st Prize Red Wine Vintage 1986.
* April 1986 The Navarre Wine Producing Area Control Board 1st Prize Red Wine Vintage 1985.
* May 1985 The Navarre Wine Producing Area Control Board 2nd Prize Red Wine Vintage 1984.
* May 1983 The Navarre Wine Producing Area Control Board 2nd Prize Red Wine Vintage 1982.

Vina Sardasol


Sardasol Rosado de Lagrima
Origin
These grapes, Red Garnacha 100%, are grown in the Lerin area, in the enclaves of Ribera Alta or Tierra Estella. This area is known as the borderland, on the physiographical map of the Wine-growing Areas of Navarre.
Wine Making Process
The first must is drawn off and after a brief maceration with the husks, is fermented in totally hygienic conditions at a controlled temperature of between 16 degrees C and 18 degrees C during a period of 10 days. After racking and clarification the wine is stabilised and bottled.
General Impression
This wine is made from selected grapes under controlled fermentation conditions, drawing off the must after a time macerating with the husks, thus enhancing the aroma and colour, giving the wine an elegant and seductive quality.
Organoleptic Characteristics
A rose wine, limpid and bright, free from particles in suspension. Gooseberry colour, with a bluish tinge.
Made from 100% red Garnacha, this wine has the color of red currants with slightly blue tinges. This is an elegant rose that is provocatively aromatic, reminiscent of strawberries and other red fruits and has a pleasant lingering aftertaste.
Intense, fresh and free of defects. With aromas of strawberries and raspberries. A young Rose wine rich, elegant, soft, young and lively. It has an excellent evolution in mouth. Pleasant, lingering and fine aftertaste.
This wine is served to accompany egg dishes, pasta, vegetables, meat, "Ajoarriero" and other typical dishes of the region. Compliments soft cheeses, seafood, hors d'oeuvres, fish, and light meats in general. To be served at a temperature between 8 degrees C and 10 degrees C or slightly chilled. Serve slightly chilled.

Sardasol Tinto
Made from 90% Tempranillo and 10% Cabernet Sauvignon, this wine is ruby red in color with an aroma reminiscent of wild flowers. It is smooth and silky to the palate with a long lingering finish Compliments light meals, hors d'oeuvres, roasted meats and fresh cheeses. Serve at room temperature.

Sardasol Cabernet Sauvignon

Origin
These grapes are grown in the Lerin area, in the enclaves of Ribera Alta or Tierra Estella. This area is known as the borderland, on the physiographical map of the Wine-growing Areas of Navarre.
Wine Making Process
The grapes are harvested at their peak of ripeness. Traditional fermentation methods are used, with stainless steel vats at a temperature of 28 to 30 degrees C. De-vatting is carried out at O degrees Baume aeration.
General Impression
Red wine with Cabernet Sauvignon vinous overtones, with a surprising long lasting taste and harmonious overall presence. Its body, character and strength are remarkable.
General Characteristics
This wine is 100% Cabernet Sauvignon, aged 12 months in French & American oak casks with further aging of 18 months in the bottle. It has a rich deep crimson color with complex aromas and a long, full-bodied taste that has remarkable character and strength. Compliments red meats, mature cheeses, game, and flavored dishes. Serve at room temperature.
Organoleptic Characteristics
Rich, deep crimson red colour. A long, complex aroma, replete with mixed shades and tones from the maturing process. Reserva Red Wine Long taste, with a full-bodied and marked personality Cabernet Sauvignon 100%
This wine is served to accompany red meat, mature cheeses, game and strong flavoured dishes such as ox-tail, roast lamb, grilled ox meat, etc. To be served at a temperature between 16 degrees C and 18 degrees C.

Sardasol Merlot
Origin
These grapes are grown in the Lerin area, in the enclaves of Ribera Alta or Tierra Estella. This area is known as the borderland, on the physiographical map of the Wine-growing Areas of Navarre.
Wine Making Process
Grapes are selected, for their quality, from the vineyards that have been controled during all the year, to be harvested at their peak of ripeness. Traditional methods are used, mixing the must with the top layer of husks periodically and at a controlled temperature of 26 to 28 degrees C. After this slow or malolactica fermentation, the wine was aged in new french oak casks, with 3 de-vattings during the ageing year to get the perfect clarification and bottling, where it was kept during 9 months before launching it into the trade.
General Impression
Red wine with vinous overtones, harmonious overall presence, with surprising tones in the mouth and the nose, remarkable character and strength, agreeable, and easy to drink.
General Characteristics
Made from 100% Merlot and aged for one year in French oak with a further 9 months in the bottle, this wine has a beautiful deep red color with aromas of vanilla and mature wild berries. It is round, full, and smooth with balanced tannins and a perfectly harmonious finish. Compliments red meat dishes and strong cheeses. Serve at room temperature.
Organoleptic Characteristics
A very deep cherry colour. High robe.
A long and complex aroma. Vinous tones, vanilla, matured forest fruit. Crianza Red Wine Round, velvety, the tannins of the wine and the oak, together in perfect harmony give the wine a roundy touch in the mouth and a marked personality.
This wine is served to accompany red meet and strong cheeses. To serve at a temperature of 16-20 degrees C

Sardasol Crianza
Origin
These grapes are grown in the Lerin area, in the enclaves of Ribera Alta or Tierra Estella. This area is known as the borderland, on the physiographical map of the Wine-growing Areas of Navarre.
Wine Making Process
The grapes, selected for their quality and varieties, after the pressing process ferment at 30 degrees C with the husks during 10 days. Then, after the complete transformation of the sugars into alcohol, the wine flows to the tanks to make the malolactic fermentation. Once finished, the wine remains in barriques of American oak during a period of 12 months. Then this wine is bottled for another 12 months before the commercialisation of the wine.
General Impression
An excellent aged wine, elegant and fine, which is suited to many occasions.
General Characteristics
Made from 60% Tempranillo, 30% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Merlot, and aged 12 months in oak and an additional 28 months in the bottle, it has a beautiful deep crimson red color, and a mature aroma reminiscent of vanilla and fruits.
It is smooth, dry, and pleasant with a lingering finish. Excellent with cold cuts, stews, casseroles and roasted meats. Serve at room temperature.
Organoleptic Characteristics
Medium to high robe. Deep crimson red colour. Strong, intense, complexe and free of defects. Crianza aromas, ripe fruits and vainilla.
Fleshy, balanced, with pleasant a well structured tanicity . Silky long-lingering aftertaste on the palate.
This wine serves to accompany starter dishes, such as Ibe rico ham, cured pork products, etc. Also, strong dishes such as haricot beans stewed with bacon, casseroles and roasts.
Serving temperature: between 16 degrees C and 18 degrees C.

Sardasol Reserva
Origin
These grapes are grown in the Lerin area, in the enclaves of Ribera Alta or Tierra Estella. This area is known as the borderland, on the physiographical map of the Wine-growing Areas of Navarre.
Wine Making Process
Grapes are selected, for their quality and Origin, and are processed separately according to the variety. Traditional methods are used, mixing the must with the top layer of husks periodically and at a controlled temperature of 26 to 28 degrees C. After this slow fermentation process, this wine is achieved by mixing, or coupage, of various different wines and at this moment the ageing process in casks commences.
General Impression
A long lasting mature wine, well structured and suited to grand occasions and celebrations.
General Characteristics
This wine is made from 50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 40% Tempranillo, and 10% Merlot, aged for 2 years in French and American oak with further aging of 2 years in the bottle.
This wine is a beautiful crimson color tending to burnt red tinges with a long, complex aroma that hints of leather. The taste is persistent and full with a wide gamut of flavors. Compliments game, grilled meats and mature cheeses. Serve at room temperature.
Organoleptic Characteristics
A deep crimson colour, with very slight yellow or burnt-red tinges. Long and complex aroma, reminiscent of the oak of the maturing casks, with a bottom note of leather.
Reserva Red Wine Persistent, round, agreeable and with a wide gamut of sensations.
This wine is recommended as an accompaniment to game, grilled meat, mature cheeses and highly spiced foods. Serving temperatures: between 14 degrees C and 16 degrees C.

Sardasol Blanco
Origin
These grapes are grown in the Lerin area, in the enclaves of Ribera Alta or Tierra Estella. This area is known as the borderland, on the physiographical map of the Wine-growing Areas of Navarre.
Wine Making Process
After a light pressing with the fulling board the must is left to soak for a short time with the husks, in stainless steel vats. The must is then tapped off, cooled and clarified before the fermentation process at a controlled temperature of 16 to 18 degrees C. After de-vatting, the wine is racked and subsequently clarified and stabilised.
General Impression
This wine is made under controlled fermentation conditions, after a careful selection of grapes harvested under the best conditions with regard to acidity and sugar content.
General Characteristics
Viura 40% and Chardonnay 60%
Organoleptic Characteristics
A young white wine, yellow in colour with green tinges, limpid and transparent. Intense, fresh and free of defects. Fruity with aromas of green apple. Young white wine Dry, balanced acidity, smooth, with a considerable aftertaste. Lingers long in the mouth.
This wine is served to accompany hors d'oeuvres, seafood, grilled fish, vegetable dishes etc. Serving at a temperature between 8 degrees C and 10 degrees C.