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 improved horse steak, capellini with prosciutto or veal grenadin with balsamic vinegar and honey.
Details and technical informations about Winery Marqués de Requena's Gran Seleccion.
Discover the grape variety: Bobal
This grape variety is widely cultivated in Spain under the name béni carlo. It was introduced into the Languedoc-Roussillon region of Narbonne around 1870.
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
The wine region of Utiel-Requena is located in the region of Valence of Spain. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Hispano Suizas or the Domaine Bodegas 6º Elemento - Vino Sexto Elemento produce mainly wines red, white and pink. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Utiel-Requena are Bobal, Tempranillo and Cabernet-Sauvignon, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Utiel-Requena often reveals types of flavors of blackberry, lime or licorice and sometimes also flavors of cream, nectarine or oil.
The wine region of Valence
Valencia is a province in the centre of Spain's sunny east coast, perhaps better known for its oranges (and paella) than its wine. The administrative Center of Valencia is the city of the same name, the third largest in Spain and the largest port on the Mediterranean. Archaeological evidence suggests that wine making in Valencia dates back more than a thousand years, but the region has never been particularly prominent on the world wine map. In modern times, Valencia's wine production has focused on quantity rather than quality, although this is gradually changing.
The word of the wine: Liqueur wine
Unfermented must with added brandy, also called liqueur wine: Pineau des Charentes, Floc de Gascogne, Macvin du Jura, Ratafia, Cartagène du Languedoc.
