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Proprietor: Juan Magana founded Bodegas Viña Magaña in 1970, owns
247 acres of old vine French varietals in the town of Barillas, south of
Navarra next to the Ebro river. His first vintage was 1976.
Winemaker / Vineyard Manager: Juan and his son Diego Magaña.
Location: Zone 3 at altitude 1,309 ft. east of Rioja and north of Campo de
Borja. The vineyards are located in the town of Barillas, which is one of
the warmest sub-regions of Navarra. Its latitude is very similar to that of
Rioja Baja.
Wines Made: Dignus, Baron de Magaña, and Calchetas
Climate: Zone 3, continental Atlantic. Although the vineyards are located
in this climatic zone (3), the latitude and altitude is such that its climate is
is closer to Zone 4 – continental Mediterranean (warm and dry). Magaña’s temperatures between April and October average 63.7 f. with
low levels of rainfall during the same period of 8.3 inches (note: the
rainfall of Cortijo is 8.5 in. and Temp are 65.5 f., located in Zone 4 Continental-Mediterranean climate).
Style: The micro-climate of the
Magaña vineyards, makes these wines, richer, beefier showing sweeter
polished tannins. Soils: Topsoil is made of gravel, clay and limestone, and its subsoil is
mostly composed of gravel. The surface of these vineyards is very rich in
minerals and its subsoil provides good levels of water draining capacity,
enabling the surface minerals to reach the deep roots on the subsoil,
providing nourishment to its root system. Also is worth mentioning that
its gravel topsoil retains heat, allowing grapes to ripen at night. Harvest in
2004 was on Sept 15th and Sept 7th on 2005.
What makes Magaña wines unique?
* unique micro-climate that
makes darker, beefier and denser wines than neighboring producers from
Navarra.
* State-own vineyards (247 acres),
* making wines since 1976,
considered the quality pioneer of winemaking in Navarra.
* Juan
Magaña’s son, Diego, is passionate and young, ensuring continuity and
progress for years to come.
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There are 46,328 acres of vineyard land in Navarra.
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Diego Magaña winemaker and vineyard
manager
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Name Of Vineyard |
Acres |
Age Of Vines |
Soil |
Altitude |
Slope |
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Cabernet |
62 |
30 |
Gravel and River Stones |
1,309 ft |
0,2 % |
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Merlot |
152 |
31 |
Limestone and Clay |
1,309 ft |
0,2 % |
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Tempranillo |
12 |
17 |
Limestone and Clay |
1,309 ft |
0,2 % |
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Malbec |
8 |
15 |
Limestone and Clay |
1,309 ft |
0,2 % |
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Syrah |
5 |
15 |
Limestone and Clay |
1,309 ft |
0,2 % |
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Cab. franc |
4 |
17 |
Limestone and Clay |
1,309 ft |
0,2 % |
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Name of Wine: Dignus 2003
Producer: Bodegas Viña Magaña
DO: Navarra (Zone # 3) Climate: Continental Atlantic
Grape: 50% Tempranillo, 25% Merlot, 25% Cab
Soils: Topsoil composed of gravel and Limestone, and
mostly gravel in its subsoil.
Production: 2,300 Cases made – 500 for the U.S.
Wine Maker: Juan Magaña and his Son Diego.
Ageing: 12 months in 50% new and 50% 1 year old oak.
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Name of Wine: Baron de Magaña 2003
Producer: Bodegas Viña Magaña
DO: Navarra (Zone # 3) Climate: Continental Atlantic
Grape: 70% Merlot, 20% Cabernet, 10% Tempranillo.
Soils: Topsoil composed of gravel and Limestone, and
mostly gravel in its subsoil.
Production: 2,000 Cases made – 350 for the U.S.
Wine Maker: Juan Magaña and his Son Diego.
Ageing: 14 months in 70% new and 30% 1 year old
oak.
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Name of Wine: Calchetas 2004
Producer: Bodegas Viña Magaña
DO: Navarra (Zone # 3) Climate: Continental Atlantic
Grape: 50% Merlot, 35% Cabernet, 15% Malbec
Soils: Topsoil composed of gravel and Limestone, and
mostly gravel in its subsoil.
Production: 330 Cases made – 40 for the U.S.
Wine Maker: Juan Magaña and his Son Diego.
Ageing: 19 months in new French oak Barrels
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