Portrait of Óscar Navarro
i. Biography
Óscar Navarro is co-founder and technical director at Bodegas Nabal in Gumiel de Izán, Spain. His work centers on making high-quality wines that express the terroir of the area, with a commercial idea that reaches beyond bottles: "We have to learn to believe in our product; not only do we have to sell wine, we can sell culture, we can sell soils, climate, we have to sell tradition."
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At a Glance - From 1993 to 2014, he was winemaker at Bodegas Arzuaga. - In 1998, he was technical director at Bodegas Lerma in Arlanza, Spain. - On attachment to a region, he said, "I would choose Arlanza, which is closest to me and to which I have been linked since childhood." - On critical decoration, he said, "I don't know if I don't believe in gurus, but I think those decorations do not define the quality of a wine."
Signature
Óscar's signature wines include Nabal Crianza and Nabal Albillo Mayor.
In Their Words “We have to learn to believe in our product; not only do we have to sell wine, we can sell culture, we can sell soils, climate, we have to sell tradition.” “I don't know if I don't believe in gurus, but I think those decorations do not define the quality of a wine.”
FAQ
Asked of Óscar
What is Óscar Navarro's current role?
As of 2026, Óscar Navarro is co-founder and technical director at Bodegas Nabal.
What is Óscar Navarro known for?
Making high-quality wines that express the terroir of the area.
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