Homenaje Roble Tinto 2024

Homenaje Roble Tinto is a young red from D.O. Navarra, produced by Marco Real, part of the Familia Belasco group based in Olite. It is made from a blend of selected red varieties grown across Navarra, a region whose mix of continental and Mediterranean influences favours fresh, fruit-forward reds. The 2024 follows a traditional vinification, with alcoholic fermentation regulated at 28 degrees and a maceration of fifteen days to extract colour and supple tannin from the skins without overworking the wine. It then spends just three months in oak, enough to round the edges and add a light spiced frame while keeping the fruit bright and the body easy. The wine is a vivid cherry red, with a nose of fresh red fruits, cherry and raspberry, lifted by a gentle vanilla and pepper note from the short time in barrel. The palate is medium bodied and juicy, with soft tannins and a clean, fruity finish. Serve at 14 to 16 degrees, lightly cooled if you like. It works with grilled pork, roast chicken and tomato-based dishes.