Pour this and you get ripe dark cherry, a whisper of vanilla, that warm grown-up smell of a wine that's spent real time in oak. It's smooth and a little plush, the kind of red that makes a Tuesday feel like an occasion. Three years of ageing before it even reaches the bottle, so the rough edges are long gone. Fire up the nyama choma, open this, sorted.
First sniff is ripe red and black fruit, think cherry, plum, a bit of blackberry, then the oak rolls in with vanilla, sweet spice and a touch of clove. On the tongue it's medium-bodied and velvety, more fruit and spice, with a savoury tobacco-and-toast note underneath that keeps it interesting. The tannins are soft and well-behaved, and the finish hangs around for a good while. Smooth, warming, never harsh.
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Campo Viejo is one of the big names of Rioja, the famous wine region in northern Spain. This Reserva is the classic Rioja recipe: Tempranillo doing the heavy lifting, with Graciano and Mazuelo adding lift and backbone. "Reserva" isn't marketing fluff either, it's a legally protected Rioja term meaning the wine got extended ageing, here a minimum of three years with around 18 months in American and French oak. That patience is exactly why it drinks so smooth.
Good to know
- What is the price of Campo Viejo Reserva 13.5%?
Campo Viejo Reserva 13.5% is KSh 2,589 at Oaks & Corks. Order online for fast delivery across Nairobi, usually within the hour, or next day countrywide.
- What does Campo Viejo Rioja Reserva 75cl taste like?
Ripe cherry and plum with vanilla and sweet spice from oak, a savoury tobacco hint, soft velvety tannins and a long finish. Smooth and medium-bodied.
- What is the ABV of Campo Viejo Rioja Reserva?
It's 14% ABV.
- How should I serve it?
Slightly cool, around 16 to 18°C, in a big glass. Give it ten minutes of air to open up. Drink it as is, no ice or mixer.
- What food pairs with Campo Viejo Rioja Reserva?
Anything off the grill loves it, especially nyama choma, roast lamb and beef. It also works with mushroom risotto and mature or blue cheese.
- Where is it from and what grapes are in it?
It's from Rioja in northern Spain, a blend of Tempranillo, Graciano and Mazuelo.
- What does "Reserva" mean?
It's an official Rioja ageing grade. A Reserva must be aged at least three years, here with around 18 months in oak, which is what makes it so smooth.
Campo Viejo Reserva 13.5%
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Campo Viejo Reserva 13.5% price in Kenya
Buy Campo Viejo Reserva 13.5% online in Nairobi, Kenya for KSh 2,589. Order now for fast delivery across Nairobi — usually within 30 minutes — or next-day delivery countrywide.