Marqués de Valcarlos Reserva D.O. Navarra
- 0.75L | 14.0%
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Marqués de Valcarlos Reserva D.O. Navarra
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Marqués de Valcarlos Reserva 2018 D.O. Navarra, Spain
Marqués de Valcarlos Reserva 2018 is a classic Spanish Reserva from Navarra, with ripe fruit, spicy oak notes and a soft, round structure. The wine matures for at least 12 months in French and American oak barrels, which complements the fruit with cedar, tobacco and a warm balsamic depth. This is an accessible but serious red wine for those who appreciate Spanish aging, soft tannins and a long, spicy finish.
Vineyards and Region
This red Reserva comes from D.O. Navarra, a wine region in Northern Spain with great regional differences.
Location / Origin: D.O. Navarra stretches over a relatively compact but varied area, with 5 different wine zones from north to south. This diversity explains why Navarra can produce both fresh styles and fuller-bodied red wines.
Region: Navarra is located between the Pyrenees, the Ebro valley and Rioja, combining influences of altitude, sun, wind and continental temperature differences.
Winery: Bodegas Valcarlos is located in Los Arcos, Navarra, right on the route of the Camino de Santiago. This location gives the winery a clear regional identity within Navarra's historic wine landscape.
Vinification and aging
The maturation process focuses on aging, rounding, and classic oak influence.
Aging / Oak Maturation: What does Reserva mean? For red Spanish Reserva, a minimum aging period of 36 months is required, of which at least 12 months must be in oak. This wine ages for a minimum of 12 months in French and American oak barrels, providing spiciness, cedar, tobacco, and a beautifully rounded tannin structure.
Alcohol Percentage: With 14% alcohol, this Reserva has sufficient power to firmly support the ripe fruit and oak aging.
Grape Composition
This red Navarra Reserva is made from a classic combination of Spanish and international red grape varieties.
Tempranillo – D.O. Navarra: Tempranillo forms the Spanish base of the wine, providing ripe red fruit, supple tannins, and a round, warm structure.
Cabernet Sauvignon – D.O. Navarra: Cabernet Sauvignon adds extra color, grip, and spicy depth, giving the wine more length and firmness.
Tasting Notes and Serving Suggestions
Garnet red in the glass, with slight brick-red tones at the rim. The aroma is intense and complex, with ripe stewed fruit, spices, cedar, cigar box, blond tobacco, dry grass, and balsamic notes. The taste is round and warm, with well-integrated tannins, fine acidity, and a long finish where a sweet impression and roasted hazelnut linger.
Serving Temperature: Serve this Reserva at 16–18 °C, so that the ripe fruit, spiciness, and soft oak notes remain beautifully balanced.
Dishes: Delicious with grilled beef, lamb, mushrooms, ham, roasted potatoes, tuna, cod, and semi-mature cheeses.
More information about Bodegas Valcarlos
Bodegas Valcarlos opened in 2001 in Los Arcos, a town in Navarra closely linked to the Camino de Santiago. The winery combines modern techniques with a recognizable Spanish style in which aging, round tannins, and accessible drinking pleasure are central. Within the range, Marqués de Valcarlos Reserva represents the classic red line of the house, with oak aging and bottle maturation as important building blocks.
Product details
| Alcohol content | 14.0% |
|---|---|
| Vintage | 2018 |
| Size | 0.75L |
| Region | Navarre |
| Land | Spain |
| Producer | Bodegas Valcarlos |
| Varietal(s) | Tempranillo, Cabernet Sauvignon |
| Oak aging | Yes, Minimum 12 months in French and American oak barrels. |
| Ideal serving temperature ? | 16° - 18°C |
| Storage at perfecte wijn | Air conditioned at 18°c |
