Reserve de Don Carlos Utiel-Requena DOP

Reserve de Don Carlos Utiel-Requena DOP 150 cl

Reserve de Don Carlos Utiel-Requena DOP is a full-bodied red wine cuvée from Spain, vinified from Tempranillo, Cabernet Sauvignon and Bobal. The Utiel-Requena DOP origin in the Valencia region is known for characterful red wines with fruit, structure and Mediterranean spice. The wine is aged for 6 months in new American 225-litre barriques. In the glass, it shows a dark cherry-red colour. On the nose, aromas of cherries and forest berries combine with a hint of cinnamon. On the palate, it is full-bodied, softly structured and balanced, with beautifully integrated tannins, fruit, chocolate, sweet vanilla and a warming finish. In the 150 cl magnum bottle and in the 1-bottle original wooden case, this Spanish red wine is suitable for shared meals, convivial gatherings or cellaring.

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.

Reserve de Don Carlos Utiel-Requena DOP 2024 in Detail

Aromas & Character (Bouquet & Palate)

Colour: Dark cherry red

Aroma: Bouquet of dark fruit components such as cherries and forest berries, accompanied by a hint of cinnamon.

Character: Noble opening on the palate, full-bodied with beautifully integrated tannins. Soft structure with a convincing concentration of fruit, chocolate and sweet vanilla. Warming finish.

Food Pairing & Occasions

Pairs well with: Braised dishes, grilled meat and convivial gatherings.

Ideal for: Sociable evenings, powerful meat dishes, grilled specialities and uncomplicated moments of enjoyment with a full-bodied red wine from Spain.

Packaging & Presentation

The 150 cl magnum bottle is presented in a 1-bottle original wooden case. The larger bottle format is suitable for shared meals, convivial gatherings or as a gift for wine lovers who appreciate Spanish red wines with soft structure, dark fruit and barrique ageing.

Further Recommendations & Categories

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

• Reserve de Don Carlos Utiel-Requena DOP 75 cl - standard bottle
• Reserve de Don Carlos Utiel-Requena DOP 150 cl - magnum bottle
• Reserve de Don Carlos Utiel-Requena DOP 300 cl - double magnum

FAQ

What stylistically defines the Reserve de Don Carlos Utiel-Requena DOP?
The Reserve de Don Carlos Utiel-Requena DOP is a full-bodied, softly structured red wine from Spain. Dark fruit, a hint of cinnamon, beautifully integrated tannins and notes of chocolate and sweet vanilla define its character.

How is the Reserve de Don Carlos Utiel-Requena DOP vinified?
The wine is aged for 6 months in new American 225-litre barriques. This gives it additional structure, fine spice and nuances of chocolate and sweet vanilla.

What role do Tempranillo, Cabernet Sauvignon and Bobal play in this wine?
Tempranillo brings fruit and soft roundness, Cabernet Sauvignon adds structure and depth, while Bobal contributes colour, regional character and personality.

What is the advantage of the 150 cl magnum bottle?
The 150 cl magnum bottle is particularly suitable for shared meals, convivial gatherings and cellaring. Thanks to the larger bottle format, the wine can develop more slowly and evenly, allowing fruit, spice, structure and tannins to gain additional harmony.

At what temperature should the Reserve de Don Carlos Utiel-Requena DOP be served?
14-16°C is ideal, allowing cherries, forest berries, cinnamon, the soft structure and the beautifully integrated tannins to show in balanced expression.

What drinking phase is the Reserve de Don Carlos Utiel-Requena DOP 2024 currently in?
The Reserve de Don Carlos Utiel-Requena DOP 2024 is currently in a young, fruit-driven and already well-accessible drinking phase. Fruit, spice, barrique influence and tannin structure are present and balanced. Within its ageing potential of 6-8 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 Reserve de Don Carlos Utiel-Requena DOP pair best with?
The Reserve de Don Carlos Utiel-Requena DOP pairs well with braised dishes, grilled meat and convivial gatherings. Its full-bodied style and soft structure accompany powerful, savoury 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 Reserve de Don Carlos Utiel-Requena DOP

Reserve de Don Carlos Utiel-Requena DOP combines dark fruit, fine spice and a soft, harmonious structure in a full-bodied red wine from Spain. In the 150 cl magnum bottle and in the 1-bottle original wooden case, it is suitable for shared meals, convivial gatherings or as a generous format for lovers of Spanish red wines.