Selección Especial Reserve de Don Carlos Valencia DO
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Selección Especial Reserve de Don Carlos Valencia DO 150 cl
Selección Especial Reserve de Don Carlos Valencia DO is a powerful red wine cuvée from Spain, vinified from Bobal, Tempranillo and Cabernet Sauvignon. The Valencia DO origin stands for Mediterranean-influenced wines with fruit, structure and spice. The wine is aged for 12 months, 80% in American 225-litre barriques and 20% in French barriques. In the glass, it shows a dark cherry-red colour with violet reflections. On the nose, ripe red fruits and spices combine with a hint of vanilla, liquorice and subtle roasted aromas. On the palate, it is powerful, structured and spicy, with pleasant tannins, fruit aromas and a long, harmonious finish. In the 150 cl magnum bottle and in the 1-bottle original wooden case, this Spanish red wine is suitable for shared meals, convivial gatherings or cellaring.
Producer: Reserve de Don Carlos CA feat. Cherubino Valsangiacomo, Chiva
Don Carlos combines Spanish wines with Swiss roots. The history of the bodega reaches back to the early 19th century: the ancestors of Carlos Valsangiacomo were already producing wine in Ticino in 1831. Today, the winery in Valencia is run by the fifth generation. Modern cellar technology enables the production of both classic and modern wines from local as well as international grape varieties.
Selección Especial Reserve de Don Carlos Valencia DO 2021 in Detail
Aromas & Character (Bouquet & Palate)
Colour: Dark cherry red with violet reflections
Aroma: Bouquet of ripe red fruits and spices. A hint of vanilla, liquorice and subtle roasted aromas are added.
Character: Powerful opening with structure and character. Pleasant tannins, spicy on the palate with fruit aromas. Long, harmonious finish.
Food Pairing & Occasions
Pairs well with: Red meat and grilled specialities, well-seasoned dishes and convivial gatherings.
Ideal for: Barbecue evenings, powerful meat dishes, spicy Mediterranean cuisine and convivial gatherings with a structured red wine from Spain.
Packaging & Presentation
The 150 cl magnum bottle is presented in a 1-bottle original wooden case. The larger bottle format is suitable for shared meals, convivial gatherings or as a gift for wine lovers who appreciate Spanish red wines with structure, spice and barrique ageing.
Further Recommendations & Categories
The Selección Especial Reserve de Don Carlos is available in the following bottle sizes:
- Selección Especial Reserve de Don Carlos Utiel-Requena DOP 75 cl - standard bottle
- Selección Especial Reserve de Don Carlos Valencia DO 150 cl - magnum bottle
FAQ
What stylistically defines the Selección Especial Reserve de Don Carlos Valencia DO?
The Selección Especial Reserve de Don Carlos Valencia DO is a powerful, structured red wine from Spain. Ripe red fruits, spices, vanilla, liquorice, subtle roasted aromas and pleasant tannins define its character.
How is the Selección Especial Reserve de Don Carlos Valencia DO vinified?
The wine is aged for 12 months. 80% ages in American 225-litre barriques, 20% in French barriques. This gives it additional structure, spice, roasted aromas and harmonious depth.
What role do Bobal, Tempranillo and Cabernet Sauvignon play in this wine?
Bobal brings colour, regional character and personality. Tempranillo adds fruit and soft roundness, while Cabernet Sauvignon contributes structure, depth and tannic framework.
What is the advantage of the 150 cl magnum bottle?
The 150 cl magnum bottle is particularly suitable for shared meals, convivial gatherings and cellaring. Thanks to the larger bottle format, the wine can develop more slowly and evenly, allowing fruit, spice, structure and tannins to gain additional harmony.
At what temperature should the Selección Especial Reserve de Don Carlos Valencia DO be served?
14-16°C is ideal, allowing ripe red fruits, spices, vanilla, liquorice, roasted aromas, structure and tannins to show in balanced expression.
What drinking phase is the Selección Especial Reserve de Don Carlos Valencia DO 2021 currently in?
The Selección Especial Reserve de Don Carlos Valencia DO 2021 is currently in a beautiful, harmonious drinking phase and shows good accessibility. Fruit, spice, barrique influence and tannin structure appear balanced and well integrated. Within its ageing potential of 8 years, it is advisable to enjoy the wine now or in the near future with intention; in the 150 cl magnum bottle, it can gain additional depth, calm and harmony.
What does the Selección Especial Reserve de Don Carlos Valencia DO pair best with?
The Selección Especial Reserve de Don Carlos Valencia DO pairs well with red meat, grilled specialities, well-seasoned dishes and convivial gatherings. Its powerful structure and spicy aromatics accompany savoury dishes particularly well.
What characterises the Valencia DO origin?
Valencia DO stands for Mediterranean-influenced wines from eastern Spain. The warm climate supports ripe fruit, soft structure, spice and an accessible, full-bodied red wine style.
Discover Selección Especial Reserve de Don Carlos Valencia DO
Selección Especial Reserve de Don Carlos Valencia DO combines ripe red fruit, fine spice, barrique ageing and a powerful, harmonious structure in a characterful red wine from Spain. In the 150 cl magnum bottle and in the 1-bottle original wooden case, it is suitable for shared meals, convivial gatherings or as a generous format for lovers of Spanish red wines.
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