Corte Real Reserve de Don Carlos Utiel-Requena DOP

Corte Real Reserve de Don Carlos Utiel-Requena DOP 75 cl

Corte Real Reserve de Don Carlos Utiel-Requena DOP is a full-bodied red wine from Spain, vinified from 100% Bobal from 60-year-old vines. The Utiel-Requena DOP origin in the Valencia region is particularly associated with the Bobal grape variety and stands for characterful red wines with colour, fruit, structure and Mediterranean character. The wine is carefully aged for 15 months in new large French oak barriques of 500 litres. In the glass, it shows a rich cherry-red colour with violet reflections. On the nose, dark fruits and compote combine with subtle roasted aromas and a hint of vanilla. On the palate, it is juicy, full-bodied and velvety, with an aromatic mix of black and red berries, elegant structure and a long-lasting finish.

Producer: Reserve de Don Carlos CA feat. Cherubino Valsangiacomo, Chiva

Don Carlos combines Spanish wines with Swiss roots. The history of the bodega reaches back to the early 19th century: the ancestors of Carlos Valsangiacomo were already producing wine in Ticino in 1831. Today, the winery in Valencia is run by the fifth generation. Modern cellar technology enables the production of both classic and modern wines from local as well as international grape varieties.

Corte Real Reserve de Don Carlos Utiel-Requena DOP 2023 in Detail

Aromas & Character (Bouquet & Palate)

Colour: Rich cherry red with violet reflections

Aroma: Overwhelming bouquet of dark fruits and compote, together with subtle roasted aromas and a hint of vanilla.

Character: On the palate, an aromatic mix of black and red berries. Juicy, full-bodied and velvety with an elegant structure. Long-lasting finish.

Food Pairing & Occasions

Pairs well with: Beef or lamb, game, grilled specialities, but also poultry or red mullet. Excellent with cheese.

Ideal for: Powerful meat dishes, barbecue evenings, game dishes, matured cheese and enjoyable meals with a full-bodied Bobal from Utiel-Requena.

Further Recommendations & Categories

The Corte Real Reserve de Don Carlos is available in the following bottle sizes:

• Corte Real Reserve de Don Carlos Utiel-Requena DOP 75 cl
• Corte Real Reserve de Don Carlos Utiel-Requena DOP 150 cl

FAQ

What stylistically defines the Corte Real Reserve de Don Carlos Utiel-Requena DOP?
The Corte Real Reserve de Don Carlos Utiel-Requena DOP is a full-bodied, juicy and velvety red wine from Spain. Dark fruits, compote, subtle roasted aromas, a hint of vanilla as well as black and red berries define its character.

How is the Corte Real Reserve de Don Carlos Utiel-Requena DOP vinified?
The wine is carefully aged for 15 months in new large French oak barriques of 500 litres. This gives it additional structure, fine roasted aromas, depth and a harmonious connection between fruit and oak.

What role does Bobal play in this wine?
Bobal is the defining grape variety of the Utiel-Requena region. In this wine, it comes from 60-year-old vines and brings colour, fruit, structure, juicy character and regional individuality.

At what temperature should the Corte Real Reserve de Don Carlos Utiel-Requena DOP be served?
14-16°C is ideal, allowing dark fruits, compote, roasted aromas, vanilla, the velvety structure and the long-lasting finish to show in balanced expression.

What drinking phase is the Corte Real Reserve de Don Carlos Utiel-Requena DOP 2023 currently in?
The Corte Real Reserve de Don Carlos Utiel-Requena DOP 2023 is currently in a young, powerful and already well-accessible drinking phase. Fruit, barrique influence, structure and velvety texture are present and balanced. Within its ageing potential of up to 10 years, the wine still has further development potential with good storage and can gain additional depth and harmony over the coming years.

What does the Corte Real Reserve de Don Carlos Utiel-Requena DOP pair best with?
The Corte Real Reserve de Don Carlos Utiel-Requena DOP pairs well with beef or lamb, game, grilled specialities, poultry, red mullet and cheese. Its full-bodied, velvety structure accompanies powerful dishes particularly well.

What characterises the Utiel-Requena DOP origin?
Utiel-Requena is located in the Valencia region and is one of the well-known red wine origins in eastern Spain. The region is particularly associated with the Bobal grape variety and produces wines with colour, fruit, structure and Mediterranean character.

Discover Corte Real Reserve de Don Carlos Utiel-Requena DOP

Corte Real Reserve de Don Carlos Utiel-Requena DOP combines 100% Bobal from 60-year-old vines with dark fruit, subtle roasted aromas, French oak and a velvety, full-bodied structure. A characterful red wine from Utiel-Requena for powerful meat dishes, grilled specialities, game and cheese.