Discover the top 100 best red wines of Utiel-Requena of Utiel-Requena as well as the best winemakers in the region. Explore the varietals of the red wines that are popular of Utiel-Requena and the best vintages to taste in this region.
DO in southeastern Spain, west of Valencia on a plateau at 750 m. Signature Bobal (80%, a native almost exclusive to here): dense, deeply coloured reds with signature notes of black cherry, blackberry, plum, wild herbs and a balsamic touch, firm tannins and lively acidity - old vines >40 years on over half the vineyard. Also spicy Tempranillo, round Garnacha, dense Cabernet Sauvignon. Saline rosés.
Continental climate with Mediterranean influence. ~35,000 ha.
Round and fleshy reds with a velvety texture, showing aromas of ripe plum, black cherry, cocoa and truffle notes with age. Supple tannins, generous alcohol, indulgent finish. Pillar of Libournais (Pomerol with Pétrus, Saint-Émilion with Cheval Blanc and Ausone) and signature of Super Tuscans, Italian Wales and Washington State. A cross of Cabernet Franc × Magdeleine Noire, France's most planted red variety.
red wines from the region of Utiel-Requena go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, pasta or veal such as recipes of beef and spice stuffed peppers, makroud or veal curry.
On the nose in the region of Utiel-Requena often reveals types of flavors of cherry, oaky or smoke and sometimes also flavors of earthy, blackberry or blueberry. In the mouth in the region of Utiel-Requena is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
