Anciano Tempranillo Valencia Clasico 2020 (Spain)

Description

• American & French oak
• Dark berries 
• Toasted spice
• Fine-grained tannins

"This is immediately appealing on the nose with dark cherry, toasted spice, smoked meat and almond notes, leading to an elegantly flavoursome palate that's juicy and finely textured. Beautifully rounded and supple with fine-grained tannins, finishing lingering and attractively dry" Sam Kim, Wine Orbit

"Aromas and flavours of dark berries and spicy red meats, button mushrooms and plums. Fleshy and fruity, taut and dry, a classic dry red wine from the region with a lighter tickle of tannins, medium acidity, and a core of red fruits. Well made and ready to drink" Cameron Douglas, Master Sommelier

"Bright, fresh and fruity red with violet, cherry, and a hint of spice supported by tangy acidity and gently peppery tannins. A good all-round red that offers terrific value at this price ($17)" Bob Campbell, Master of Wine, Real Review, Master of Wine

Bright ruby red wine with an appealing, fruity nose that displays hints of spice. In the mouth, it is broad and silky smooth with lively cherry and plum fruit flavours, laced with gentle vanilla notes and soft tannins on the finish.

Founded in 1945, Bodega La Viña is an avant-garde wine company, and is one of the leading wineries in Valencia. Located in the Valencian town of La Font de la Figuera, its superb location between the Mediterranean and the Meseta plateau, gives its wines impressive character thanks to the sun, sea breeze, dry climate, cold winters and altitude. Terres dels Alforins is a fertile valley in the southwest of the province of Valencia and is called the "Valencian Tuscany": a multitude of small plots between the sea and the Meseta where vines have been tended since Roman times.

Winemaker Jorge Caus Pertegaz with the assistance of consultant Norrel Robertson Master of Wine, has selected this stunning wine from 85% hand-picked, perfectly ripe Tempranillo grapes that are harvested from higher altitude vineyards located up to 800 meters above sea level. A further 15% of Monastrell is added to provide structure and complexity. Fermentation is in stainless steel tanks for 8-10 days at controlled temperatures between 24-28°C and is bottled after a short time in contact with French and American oak.

Food Pairing: An obvious pairing for the varied flavours of tapas, it is equally good with Mexican foods such as tacos and burritos. Enjoy with lasagne, pizza roasted meats and vegetarian dishes with tomato sauces.