Winery Faustino Rivero UleciaValtier Utiel-Requena Reserva
Red wine
This wine is a blend of 2 varietals which are the Bobal and the Tempranillo.
In the mouth this red wine is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
This wine generally goes well with poultry, beef or veal.
Taste structure of the Valtier Utiel-Requena Reserva from the Winery Faustino Rivero Ulecia
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Valtier Utiel-Requena Reserva of Winery Faustino Rivero Ulecia in the region of Valence is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the Valtier Utiel-Requena Reserva of Winery Faustino Rivero Ulecia in the region of Valence often reveals types of flavors of cherry, oaky or smoke and sometimes also flavors of earthy, blackberry or blueberry.
Food and wine pairings with Valtier Utiel-Requena Reserva
Pairings that work perfectly with Valtier Utiel-Requena Reserva
Original food and wine pairings with Valtier Utiel-Requena Reserva
The Valtier Utiel-Requena Reserva of Winery Faustino Rivero Ulecia matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, pasta or veal such as recipes of greek moussaka, spaghetti with garlic or potjevleesch (meat in a pot).
Details and technical informations about Winery Faustino Rivero Ulecia's Valtier Utiel-Requena Reserva.
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 Valtier Utiel-Requena Reserva from Winery Faustino Rivero Ulecia are 1996, 1998, 2001, 2013 and 2012.
Informations about the Winery Faustino Rivero Ulecia
The Winery Faustino Rivero Ulecia is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 93 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: Nose
In tasting, this is the second phase, which consists of identifying the wine's aromas and possibly its defects.
