{"product_id":"marques-de-valcarlos-reserva-d-o-navarra","title":"Marqués de Valcarlos Reserva D.O. Navarra","description":"\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1pcu5nx\" data-start=\"498\" data-end=\"555\"\u003eMarqués de Valcarlos Reserva 2018 D.O. Navarra, Spain\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"557\" data-999=\"end\"\u003eMarqués 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"14jexaw\" data-start=\"1001\" data-end=\"1024\"\u003eVineyards and Region\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1026\" data-end=\"1130\"\u003eThis red Reserva comes from D.O. Navarra, a wine region in Northern Spain with great regional differences.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1132\" data-end=\"1389\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1132\" data-end=\"1155\"\u003eLocation \/ Origin:\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1391\" data-end=\"1562\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1391\" data-end=\"1401\"\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Navarra is located between the Pyrenees, the Ebro valley and Rioja, combining influences of altitude, sun, wind and continental temperature differences.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1564\" data-end=\"1787\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1564\" data-end=\"1575\"\u003eWinery:\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1nispz6\" data-start=\"1789\" data-end=\"1814\"\u003eVinification and aging\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1816\" data-end=\"1894\"\u003eThe maturation process focuses on aging, rounding, and classic oak influence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1896\" data-end=\"2218\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1896\" data-end=\"1924\"\u003eAging \/ Oak Maturation:\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2220\" data-end=\"2351\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2220\" data-end=\"2242\"\u003eAlcohol Percentage:\u003c\/strong\u003e With 14% alcohol, this Reserva has sufficient power to firmly support the ripe fruit and oak aging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"9tra1w\" data-start=\"2353\" data-end=\"2376\"\u003eGrape Composition\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2378\" data-end=\"2489\"\u003eThis red Navarra Reserva is made from a classic combination of Spanish and international red grape varieties.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2491\" data-end=\"2643\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2491\" data-end=\"2522\"\u003eTempranillo – D.O. Navarra:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tempranillo forms the Spanish base of the wine, providing ripe red fruit, supple tannins, and a round, warm structure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2645\" data-end=\"2801\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2645\" data-end=\"2683\"\u003eCabernet Sauvignon – D.O. Navarra:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cabernet Sauvignon adds extra color, grip, and spicy depth, giving the wine more length and firmness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1kwabyh\" data-start=\"2803\" data-end=\"2834\"\u003eTasting Notes and Serving Suggestions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2836\" data-end=\"3193\"\u003eGarnet 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3195\" data-end=\"3337\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3195\" data-end=\"3218\"\u003eServing Temperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e Serve this Reserva at 16–18 °C, so that the ripe fruit, spiciness, and soft oak notes remain beautifully balanced.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3339\" data-end=\"3480\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3339\" data-end=\"3353\"\u003eDishes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Delicious with grilled beef, lamb, mushrooms, ham, roasted potatoes, tuna, cod, and semi-mature cheeses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"f9205a\" data-start=\"3482\" data-end=\"3523\"\u003eMore information about Bodegas Valcarlos\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3525\" data-end=\"3959\"\u003eBodegas 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.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Eigen Import","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45313642463311,"sku":"7333","price":12.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0594\/9358\/0879\/files\/MarquesdeValcarlosReserva2018D.O.Navarra.webp?v=1779870660","url":"https:\/\/perfectewijn.be\/en\/products\/marques-de-valcarlos-reserva-d-o-navarra","provider":"Perfecte Wijn","version":"1.0","type":"link"}