Marqués de Valcarlos Crianza 2020 is a classic red Navarra made from Tempranillo, with 9 months of aging in American oak. The wine combines ripe black fruit with cedar, vanilla, and a distinct hint of oak, without losing its smooth Spanish drinkability. This is an accessible Crianza for those who enjoy round tannins, spicy depth, and an elegant finish.
This red Crianza comes from D.O. Navarra, a versatile wine region in Northern Spain.
Location / Origin: Bodegas Valcarlos is located in Los Arcos, in Navarra, a town historically connected to the Camino de Santiago.
Region: D.O. Navarra is situated between the Pyrenees, Rioja, and the Ebro valley. Due to this location, the region combines sun-drenched ripening with fresh influences from altitude and wind.
Winery: Marqués de Valcarlos is the classic line from Bodegas Valcarlos, in which Tempranillo is produced in a recognizable Spanish style with oak aging and a round structure.
The maturation gives this Crianza its recognizable combination of fruit, wood, and spice.
Aging / Oak maturation: What does Crianza mean? Crianza indicates that the wine undergoes a period of aging before being sold. This wine matures for at least 9 months in American oak barrels, which complements the black fruit with notes of vanilla, toast, and cedar.
Alcohol percentage: With 13.5% alcohol, this Crianza remains round and accessible, while the oak maturation adds enough spicy depth.
This red Navarra wine is made from Tempranillo.
Tempranillo – D.O. Navarra: Tempranillo gives this wine its ripe fruit, smooth tannins, and warm Spanish structure. Combined with American oak, the wine gains additional notes of vanilla, cedar, and soft spice.
