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Wineries
Old inn dedicated to the accommodation of pilgrims, our elaborations are made in the oldest winery in the Appellation Navarra. Our work begins in the modern winemaking room, where our wines make the fermentation at a controlled temperature. Later, the best ones go to our barrels room. Formerly it contained 40 huge oak barrels and currently equipped with 225-liter Bordeaux barrels. In this cathedral of wine, French and American oak help in its complexity and improvement. Finally, the wine makes the final fining in the bottle in our bottling room.
All this work is developed with the experience and extensive trajectory of more than 130 years of work that supports us.
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Heracles
Saying Heracles, it is like saying Hercules. Son of Zeus and Alcmena, the most famous Greek hero gives his name to this wine. The feats of Heracles are still remembered in our times. From his twelve labors to his adventures in Troy, the life of Heracles is one great epopee. Deeds such as taming the Cretan Bull or defeating the Hydra of Lerna were recited by the great poets. Strength, courage and pride are the inspiration to make this wine.
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Winemakers
Victor and David Fernández de Manzanos are now the fifth generation of a family dedicated to wine. More than 125 years devoted body and soul to what they do best, growing vines and making great wines. Born and raised in the most enological atmosphere, their lives are marked by the winery. Lives rooted in land of wine. The search for the most exclusive terroirs, the choice of the best vines, the selection of the best grapes, and the supervision of each elaboration, it is their objective. All this to be able to share with us his passion, wine. Transmitted generation after generation.
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Vineyards
Our vineyards in DO Navarra have an exceptional climate and soils for the production of high quality wines. Our plots are distributed in different municipal terms, which allows us to explore the qualities of each terroir and its singularities. Always carrying out a sustainable viticulture with respect for our environment. Our small farms are specially selected for each type of wine.
Terroir
The confluence of the Atlantic, continental and Mediterranean climates, due to the proximity of the Cantabrian Sea, the influence of the Pyrenees and the proximity of the Ebro valley make up an exceptional situation for the cultivation of our vineyards. One of the main characteristics that define our vineyards in Navarra is the great diversity of landscapes and climates, finding all kinds of cultivation situations such as slopes, banks, plateaus or plains. Soils as diverse as clays, limestones, silts and even pebbles converge on our plots. All this, together with our vineyards conducted in gobelet and trellis system, build an ideal ecosystem for the development of our vineyards.
Grape varieties
Reds: Garnacha Tinta, Cabernet Sauvignon, Graciano, Merlot, Mazuelo, Pinot Noir, Syrah and Tempranillo.
White wines: Chardonnay, Garnacha Blanca, Sauvignon Blanc, Viura, Malvasía and Muscatel de Grano Menudo.
Heracles Blanco
DO Navarra
DATA SHEET
Bright lemon yellow color.
AROMA
Great aromatic expression with intense aromas of tropical fruit, white and stone fruit.
TASTE
Fresh and silky with reminiscences of tropical fruit.
Chardonnay
ALCOHOL
13,00%
Grapes come from the Cárcar vineyards in “Ribera Alta” of Navarra. “Vallaliebres” is a Chardonnay vineyard planted in trellis at 400-500 meters (1300-1600 ft) altitude with sand and limestone soil with marl and pebbles.
Heracles Rosé
DO Navarra
DATA SHEET
Pale pink, clean and bright.
AROMA
Very fruity, highly aromatic persistence with intense scents of flowers, red and citric fruit.
TASTE
Intense, fruity, fresh, soft and well balanced flavors. Long and very persistent aftertaste.
Garnacha, Tempranillo
ALCOHOL
13,00%
Grapes come from the vineyards of Navarra “Baja Montaña” with oceanic and Pyrenean influences. “El Sasillo” is a Grenache vineyard located at an altitude between 400 and 500 meters (1300- 1600 ft) with sand and limestone soil with marl and pebbles.
Heracles Red Blend
DO Navarra
DATA SHEET
Cherry red color of high intensity.
AROMA
Aromas of red and black fruit, spices and pastry.
TASTE
Is a fresh, silky, round and well structured wine.
Tempranillo, Shiraz
ALCOHOL
13,50%
AGEING
4 months. American and French oak barrels.
Grapes come from the vineyards of Navarra “Baja Montaña” with oceanic and Pyrenean influences. Blend of different plots such as “El Sasillo” and “Los Arenales” located at an altitude between 400 and 500 meters (1300- 1600 ft) with sand and limestone soil with marl and pebbles.
Heracles Crianza
DO Navarra
NOTAS DE CATA
Intense red color with garnet hues.
AROMA
It is an expressive and elegant wine, with licorice, black fruit, pastry and chocolates scents.
TASTE
It is an intense, ripe and elegant wine with velvety tannins and a long aftertaste.
Garnacha, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Tempranillo
ALCOHOL
13,50%
AGEING
18 months. American and French oak barrels.
AGEING IN BOTTLE
6 months.
Grapes come from the vineyards of Navarra “Ribera Alta” & “Baja Montaña” with different climatic influences. Blend of different plots of Tempranillo and Grenache such as “El Sasillo” and “Las Saleras” located at an altitude between 400 and 500 meters (1300- 1600 ft) with sand and limestone soil with marl and pebbles. The Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot come from the “Jugaste” plot.
Heracles Reserva
DO Navarra
NOTAS DE CATA
Deep garnet color of medium intensity.
AROMA
Intense aromas of ripe red fruit very well assembled with caramel scents. Roasted and chocolate scents from the oak Barrel.
TASTE
This wine is known for being elegant, ripe with velvety tannins.
Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Tempranillo
ALCOHOL
14,50%
AGEING
24 months. American and French oak barrels.
AGEING IN BOTTLE
24 months.
Grapes come from the vineyards of Navarra “Ribera Alta” & “Baja Montaña” with different climatic influences. Blend of different plots of Tempranillo and Grenache over 40 years old such as “San Pedro” and “Las Novillas” located at an altitude between 400 and 500 meters (1300- 1600 ft) with sand and limestone soil with marl and pebbles. The Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot come from the “Jugaste” plot.
Heracles Edición Limitada
DOCa Rioja
DATA SHEET
Cherry red color with medium intensity garnet hues.
AROMA
Elegant aromas of a very selected grape with noble evolution in barrel and in bottle.
GUSTO
The roundness in the palate, typical from the Grenache variety, the smoothness of the Tempranillo with a hint of extra structure from the Cabernet Sauvignon.
Garnacha, Tempranillo, Cabernet Sauvignon
ALCOHOL
14,00%
AGEING
24 months. 50% French oak barrel, 50% American oak barrel. Average oak age: 2 years, using new barrels and up to the fourth 4 year.
Uva procedente de viñedos seleccionados por su calidad superior de la Ribera Alta y Baja Montaña Navarra con diferentes influencias climáticas. Coupage de diferentes fincas de Tempranillo y Garnacha de más de 40 años de edad como “San Pedro” y “El Tiemblo” situados a una altitud entre 400 y 500 metros con suelos de arenas y calizas salpicadas de margas y cantos. El Cabernet Sauvignon procede de la finca “Jugaste”.