Chivite Colección 125 Gran Vino Reserva

About this wine

The prestige wine from Bodegas Chivite, from selected estate vineyards in Navarra, showing the modern potential of Navarra red wines with excellent depth and complexity. Part of Chivite's Colección 125 range, launched in 1985 to mark 125 years since the winery's first export, and carrying the 'Gran Vino' designation reserved for the estate's top wines.

Sommelier's Note

"This is Chivite's benchmark red — a Tempranillo-led blend with real structure and ageing potential that proves Navarra can rival Rioja."

Food Pairings

Excellent with grilled or roasted red meats, game (venison, wild boar, game birds), aged cheeses, and Iberian ham (jamón ibérico de bellota).

When to drink it

Suited to special dinners, celebrations, and pairing with hearty meat dishes — a wine worth decanting for guests.

Specs

Grape Varieties

Tempranillo, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon

Style

Red

Price Range

¥4,500-6,500

Terroir & Winemaking

A blend led by Tempranillo, rounded out with Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon, aged roughly 14-18 months in French oak barrels before further bottle ageing. Deep cherry-garnet in colour with an intense nose of blackberry, cassis, chocolate, cedar and juniper. Serve at 16-18°C; its structure and oak give it strong ageing potential of a decade or more.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does this wine taste like?

It shows a deep cherry-garnet colour with an intense nose of blackberry, cassis, chocolate, cedar and juniper, leading to a palate of red fruit, chocolate and tobacco framed by soft, well-integrated tannins and a long finish.

What food pairs best with it?

Grilled or roasted red meats, game (venison, wild boar, game birds), aged cheeses, and Iberian ham are classic matches for this Tempranillo-led Reserva.

What grape varieties make up the blend?

The wine is built around Tempranillo, with Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon rounding out the blend, aged around 14-18 months in French oak.

At what temperature should it be served?

Serve between 16°C and 18°C, ideally decanted 30-60 minutes before drinking to let the aromas open up.

How long can it be cellared?

Thanks to its structure and oak ageing, this Reserva can develop well for a decade or more from the vintage.