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Bodegas Fernando Castro Raíces Gran Reserva 2015
Valdepenas DO
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- Gold, Berliner Wine Trophy, 2022
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Valdepeñas in central Spain has long been renowned for the quality of its fine, long-aged, traditional reds. Even then, Raices 2015 is a stand out – a Gran Reserva Tempranillo aged 18 months in French and American oak barrels, now deliciously mellow.
Valdepeñas in central Spain has long been renowned for the quality of its fine, long-aged, traditional reds. Even then, Raices 2015 is a stand out – a Gran Reserva Tempranillo aged 18 months in French and American oak barrels, now deliciously mellow.
Beyond the Label
Tasting notes
Silky, mellow and long. Red fruit, spice and vanilla
Aroma
Smoky red fruits, mellow spice and cedar hints, coconut vanilla
Allergy information
Contains sulphites
More information
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Red - Medium to Full Bodied
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Mid ruby, tawny edge
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13.0% ABV
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9.75 Units
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750.00 ml
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31 December, 2024
For five generations, the Castro family have been making exceptional red wines in the heart of Valdepeñas, central Spain. Their extensive vineyards lie at altitudes in excess of 700 metres, planted on poor, infertile soils and blessed with plenty of sunshine (2,500 hours a year). All ideal conditions for the production of great wine, with good colour and intensity. They pride themselves on their traditional methods, using here all Tempranillo, hand-harvested, fermented slowly, then aged at least 18 months in French and American oak barrels. The former lends subtle spice notes, while the latter offers more obvious coconut flavours. With 7 years age, it shows mellow red fruits, spice and oaky complexity. Great with tapas or grilled meats.
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