Winery Marqués de RequenaGran Seleccion
Red wine
This wine is a blend of 3 varietals which are the Bobal, the Cabernet-Sauvignon and the Tempranillo.
In the mouth this red wine is a powerful with a nice freshness.
This wine generally goes well with poultry, beef or veal.
Taste structure of the Gran Seleccion from the Winery Marqués de Requena
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Gran Seleccion of Winery Marqués de Requena in the region of Valence is a powerful with a nice freshness.
Food and wine pairings with Gran Seleccion
Pairings that work perfectly with Gran Seleccion
Original food and wine pairings with Gran Seleccion
The Gran Seleccion of Winery Marqués de Requena matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, pasta or veal such as recipes of pastasciutta (corsica), pasta with 4 cheese sauce or veal blanquette à l'ancienne.
Details and technical informations about Winery Marqués de Requena's Gran Seleccion.
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 Gran Seleccion from Winery Marqués de Requena are 2014, 0
Informations about the Winery Marqués de Requena
The Winery Marqués de Requena is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 18 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: Net
Said of a frank wine with well-defined characteristics.
