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Royal Rivals: How Chivite’s Timeless Wines Command the Spanish Crown’s Palate

Royal Rivals: How Chivite’s Timeless Wines Command the Spanish Crown’s Palate

Here’s something to stir your curiosity: Spain’s royal household has long favored a single winery for its wines—Chivite. Founded in 1647, this Navarra-based producer has spent four centuries perfecting a balance between tradition and innovation, earning its place as a benchmark for Spanish viticulture. Yet its appeal isn’t just about age; it’s about the way Chivite’s wines distill the soul of Spain’s terroir, from the sun-drenched slopes of the Pyrenees to the Atlantic-influenced microclimates that shape its vineyards. At the heart of Chivite’s story is the Legardeta Estate, a 103-hectare sanctuary in Villatuerta. This site, recognized as one of Spain’s…
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