Winery Chozas CarrascalLas Ocho (8) Tinto
Red wine
This wine is a blend of 5 varietals which are the Bobal, the Cabernet franc, the Cabernet-Sauvignon, the Tempranillo and the Merlot.
In the mouth this red wine is a powerful with a nice freshness.
This wine generally goes well with poultry, beef or veal.
The Las Ocho (8) Tinto of the Winery Chozas Carrascal is in the top 10 of wines of Utiel-Requena.
Taste structure of the Las Ocho (8) Tinto from the Winery Chozas Carrascal
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Las Ocho (8) Tinto of Winery Chozas Carrascal in the region of Valence is a powerful with a nice freshness.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the Las Ocho (8) Tinto of Winery Chozas Carrascal in the region of Valence often reveals types of flavors of cherry, oaky or smoke and sometimes also flavors of earthy, blackberry or red fruit.
Food and wine pairings with Las Ocho (8) Tinto
Pairings that work perfectly with Las Ocho (8) Tinto
Original food and wine pairings with Las Ocho (8) Tinto
The Las Ocho (8) Tinto of Winery Chozas Carrascal matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, pasta or veal such as recipes of beef tournedos with boursin, tagliatelle with fresh salmon or veal cutlets with savoy tomme.
Details and technical informations about Winery Chozas Carrascal's Las Ocho (8) Tinto.
Discover the grape variety: Bobal
Intensely coloured, structured reds with an inky robe and tight tannins, featuring aromas of blackberry, black plum, black cherry, spices, liquorice and balsamic notes. High acidity and good ageing potential in old vines. The absolute star of Utiel-Requena DO (Valencia province) where it is experiencing a marked qualitative revival, also made as typey Clarete rosés and modern ageing cuvées. Also in Manchuela DO and Ribera del Júcar DO. Native Levantine grape.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Las Ocho (8) Tinto from Winery Chozas Carrascal are 2017, 2013, 2016, 2015 and 2014.
Informations about the Winery Chozas Carrascal
The Winery Chozas Carrascal is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 19 wines for sale in the of Utiel-Requena to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Utiel-Requena
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.
The wine region of Valence
Sunny Mediterranean Levant, sun-drenched accessible wines. Monastrell (Mourvèdre) star red in Alicante: fleshy and deep with black fruits, garrigue, leather and spice, firm tannins. Round, fruity Bobal from Utiel-Requena, supple Garnacha, juicy Tempranillo. Fresh whites: light Merseguera, aromatic Moscatel (fresh grape, flowers).
The word of the wine: Finesse
Quality of a delicate and elegant wine.
