Zaren Skin Contact

BLEND

Undisclosed Blend Combining 2022, 2023 and 2024

Limestone soils.

Method and Production

Produced: 940 Bottles (75cl)

Predominantly skin fermented at 14°C, aged in used French oak barrels for approximately 18 months to enhance its unique character and complexity.

Alcohol: 12.5% ABV

APPEARANCE, NOSE & PALATE

Appearance: Medium in intensity with a lemon hue, showing clear signs of development and evolving complexity. Its colour already suggests a wine moving beyond primary youthfulness into a more layered and mature expression.

Nose: Pronounced in intensity, with developing and complex aromas. Primary notes show ripe peach, apricot, melon, banana, yellow apple, and ripe lemon, giving the wine a generous stone-fruit and orchard-fruit profile. Secondary aromas add depth through notes of brioche, butter, cream, and subtle lactic richness, alongside oak-derived nuances of vanilla, cumin, cinnamon, and smoke. Further complexity emerges through tertiary notes of almond, hazelnut, caramel, dried apricot, dried peach, toast, mushroom, and hints of cheese, reflecting both bottle development and the wine’s evolving character.

Palate: Dry, with medium-plus acidity and a full body. The palate is mouthwatering yet creamy in texture, supported by pronounced intensity that integrates into the wine’s broad, layered structure. Flavours closely mirror the nose, combining ripe fruit, buttery richness, subtle spice, nutty development, and a distinct saline-mineral edge. The finish is very long, leaving a persistent impression of toast, dried fruit, cream, and savoury complexity.

Last Tasted on: 25/04/2026

WINEMAKER’S NOTES

Zaren NV is a distinctive and deeply characterful wine, built on texture, development, and complexity rather than simple fruit expression. It is a wine of contemplation, showing richness, savoury depth, and an evolving aromatic profile that continues to unfold in the glass. With its layered style and strong ageing capacity, it is best approached slowly and with attention, whether enjoyed on its own or alongside carefully chosen dishes.

Serving Temperature: 16º C

Optimal Drinking Period: 2026–2045

FOOD PAIRING

Zaren NV pairs beautifully with rich and creamy dishes that can match its texture and depth. It is particularly well suited to pasta with cream-based sauces, creamy pies, chicken or veal with mushroom and cream sauces, and pork dishes with rich savoury elements. It also works very well with creamy risottos, where its acidity and saline edge help lift the richness of the dish. A highly gastronomic wine, it shines best with refined comfort dishes and layered, sauce-driven cuisine.