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.
Supple, sun-drenched reds with a deep ruby robe, smooth tannins and moderate acidity, with intense aromas of ripe red fruit (strawberry, raspberry, candied cherry), garrigue (thyme, bay), white pepper, kirsch and soft spice. Ample, warm palate. Absolute pillar of Châteauneuf-du-Pape AOC, Gigondas, Côtes-du-Rhône, Tavel rosé, Priorat DOQ, Rioja (as Garnacha) and star of naturally sweet wines (Banyuls, Maury, Rasteau). Autochthonous Mediterranean variety from Aragon.
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 roast beef in a crust, fried rice noodles with chicken or flank steak with shallots in red wine sauce.
On the nose in the region of Utiel-Requena often reveals types of flavors of cherry, red fruit or oaky and sometimes also flavors of oak, black fruit or non oak. In the mouth in the region of Utiel-Requena is a powerful with a lot of tannins present in the mouth.
