Selección Especial Reserve de Don Carlos Utiel-Requena DOP

Selección Especial Reserve de Don Carlos Utiel-Requena DOP 75 cl

Selección Especial Reserve de Don Carlos Utiel-Requena DOP is a powerful red wine cuvée from Spain, vinified from Bobal, Tempranillo and Cabernet Sauvignon. Since the 2023 vintage, this wine has been classified as Utiel-Requena DOP. The Utiel-Requena origin in the Valencia region is particularly known for characterful red wines with colour, structure and Mediterranean spice. The wine is aged for 12 months, 80% in American 225-litre barriques and 20% in French barriques. In the glass, it shows a dark cherry-red colour with violet reflections. On the nose, ripe red fruits and spices combine with a hint of vanilla, liquorice and subtle roasted aromas. On the palate, it is powerful, structured and spicy, with pleasant tannins, fruit aromas and a long, harmonious 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.

Selección Especial Reserve de Don Carlos Utiel-Requena DOP 2023 in Detail

Aromas & Character (Bouquet & Palate)

Colour: Dark cherry red with violet reflections

Aroma: Bouquet of ripe red fruits and spices. A hint of vanilla, liquorice and subtle roasted aromas are added.

Character: Powerful opening with structure and character. Pleasant tannins, spicy on the palate with fruit aromas. Long, harmonious finish.

Food Pairing & Occasions

Pairs well with: Red meat and grilled specialities, well-seasoned dishes and convivial gatherings.

Ideal for: Barbecue evenings, powerful meat dishes, spicy Mediterranean cuisine and convivial gatherings with a structured red wine from Spain.

Further Recommendations & Categories

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

• Selección Especial Reserve de Don Carlos Utiel-Requena DOP 75 cl - standard bottle
• Selección Especial Reserve de Don Carlos Valencia DO 150 cl - magnum bottle

FAQ

What stylistically defines the Selección Especial Reserve de Don Carlos Utiel-Requena DOP?
The Selección Especial Reserve de Don Carlos Utiel-Requena DOP is a powerful, structured red wine from Spain. Ripe red fruits, spices, vanilla, liquorice, subtle roasted aromas and pleasant tannins define its character.

How is the Selección Especial Reserve de Don Carlos Utiel-Requena DOP vinified?
The wine is aged for 12 months. 80% ages in American 225-litre barriques, 20% in French barriques. This gives it additional structure, spice, roasted aromas and harmonious depth.

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

At what temperature should the Selección Especial Reserve de Don Carlos Utiel-Requena DOP be served?
14-16°C is ideal, allowing ripe red fruits, spices, vanilla, liquorice, roasted aromas, structure and tannins to show in balanced expression.

What drinking phase is the Selección Especial Reserve de Don Carlos Utiel-Requena DOP 2023 currently in?
The Selección Especial Reserve de Don Carlos Utiel-Requena DOP 2023 is currently in a young, structured and already well-accessible drinking phase. Fruit, spice, barrique influence and tannin structure are present and balanced. Within its ageing potential of 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 Selección Especial Reserve de Don Carlos Utiel-Requena DOP pair best with?
The Selección Especial Reserve de Don Carlos Utiel-Requena DOP pairs well with red meat, grilled specialities, well-seasoned dishes and convivial gatherings. Its powerful structure and spicy aromatics accompany savoury dishes particularly well.

What characterises the Utiel-Requena 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 Selección Especial Reserve de Don Carlos Utiel-Requena DOP

Selección Especial Reserve de Don Carlos Utiel-Requena DOP combines ripe red fruit, fine spice, barrique ageing and a powerful, harmonious structure in a characterful red wine from Spain. It pairs well with red meat, grilled specialities, well-seasoned dishes and convivial gatherings.