El Bombero Gran Reserva 2011
Cariñena DO
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There are no fancy châteaux in remote Cariñena, but, as Decanter notes, it’s still home to some of the best value reds in the world. From award winning winemaker Javier Domeque, El Bombero Gran Reserva is a premium edition of an old favourite.
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Wine Details
- Red - Full Bodied
- Spain
- Rich Ruby Red
- Garnacha-based blend
- 10.5 Units
- 14% ABV
- 07 January 2019
Flavour Profile
Tasting notes
Full-bodied, lingering, plum, raspberry and dark chocolate
Aroma
Dark berry and sweet spice aromas
The Wine
Big Red El Bombero has been a top choice with customers for over 20 years. And in seriously good vintages, like 2011, winemaker Javier Domeque crafts a sophisticated Gran Reserva version using the pick of the crop from his oldest vines. To qualify for Gran Reserva status, the wine was aged in oak for three years with further time in bottle prior to release. It’s made entirely from Garnacha, an important component of many full bodied Spanish reds, and also of Châteauneuf du Pape from neighbouring France. At 14% vol, it’s a touch less powerful than El Bombero itself but full of rich berry flavour and with delicious spicy complexity from American oak. The 2011 is perfect right now. Just decant for an hour and serve with roast shoulder of lamb.
Big Red El Bombero has been a top choice with customers for over 20 years. And i
This wine has aged into a smooth and thoroughly enjoyable drink. 5-Stars
Online Review
For the 2010 vintage
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