Marqués de Villanueva Reserva 2012
Cariñena DO
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If you’re a fan of Rioja reds you’re probably also keen about wines aged in vanilla scented oak barrels from other Spanish regions. Taste this mellow Reserva from Rioja’s neighbour, Cariñena (also the grape name) – Rioja style at a modest price.
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Wine Details
- Red - Medium to Full Bodied
Spain- Deep brick red
- Garnacha-based blend
- 9.38 Units
- 12.5% ABV
- 31 December 2018
Flavour Profile
Tasting notes
Medium bodied, smooth and supple with plenty of red fruit flavour
Aroma
Attractive notes of berry fruits, sweet spices and toasty vanilla
The Wine
The Cariñena region has been producing wine for 2,000 years. It may be in the shadow of the higher profile Rioja region next door but in terms of value for money it is in a class of its own. Few wines illustrate this better than Marqués de Villanueva Reserva. It is made from grapes selected from seriously old vines that have been eking out a living on the arid soils for decades. Grape quality is inversely proportional to the quantity or yield of each vine (which is meagre). After fermentation the wine rests for a year in American oak to pick up toasty vanilla and coconut notes. With a further few years in bottle it has evolved into a beautifully mellow red, delicious on its own or with chicken, cured meats or Spanish style rice dishes.
"I’ve long been a fan of Cariñena wines and this one is just so deliciously complex and mellow"
Beth Willard
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