Castillo de Liria Organic Shiraz 75cl
You want a red that fills the glass and doesn't ask questions. This is it. A deep, dark Spanish Shiraz that hits you with ripe plum and blackberry, then a little kick of black pepper to keep things interesting. Bold but smooth, so it goes down easy whether you're mid-nyama-choma or just unwinding after a long one. Bonus: it's certified organic, so you can feel a touch virtuous while you pour the second glass.
Pour it and you get deep ruby in the glass, almost inky. The nose is all ripe dark fruit, think black plum and blackberry, with a soft lift of vanilla and a floral note in the background. First sip is generous and full, that juicy dark-berry sweetness of fruit (it's a dry wine, no actual sugar) wrapped around a peppery, spicy edge. There's a whisper of oak that adds a toasty, smooth finish. Full-bodied without being heavy, and the tannins are gentle, so it doesn't dry your mouth out.
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Where it's from
This comes from Bodegas Vicente Gandía, a family winery in Valencia on Spain's Mediterranean coast that's been making wine since 1885. Castillo de Liria is their flagship name and one of Spain's best-known wine brands, sold in over 60 countries. The organic range is grown on certified-organic vineyards (no synthetic chemicals), and they go the extra mile on sustainability too, right down to a lightweight recycled-glass bottle. The warm Mediterranean sun is what gives the Shiraz that ripe, generous fruit.
Quick questions
- What is the price of Castillo de Liria Organic Shiraz 75cl?
Castillo de Liria Organic Shiraz 75cl is KSh 1,059 at Oaks & Corks. Order online for delivery in 30 minutes for most areas in Nairobi, or next day countrywide.
- What does Castillo de Liria Organic Shiraz 75cl taste like?
Bold and smooth. Think ripe black plum and blackberry, a kick of black pepper and spice, a touch of vanilla and oak, all dry with soft tannins. Full-bodied but easy to drink.
- What is the ABV of Castillo de Liria Organic Shiraz?
It's 13% alcohol by volume, a comfortable strength for a full red.
- Is it dry or sweet?
It's a dry red. You get loads of ripe dark-fruit flavour, but no actual sugar sweetness.
- Is it really organic?
Yes. It's made by Bodegas Vicente Gandía from certified-organic vineyards in Valencia, Spain, and the organic range is vegan-friendly too.
- How should I serve it?
Slightly cool, around 16 to 18°C, in a big red wine glass. Open it 15 to 30 minutes before drinking to let it breathe.
- What food goes with it?
Anything off the grill. Nyama choma, beef or lamb chops, burgers, barbecue ribs and mature hard cheeses all love it.
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Castillo de Liria Organic Shiraz 75cl price in Kenya
Buy Castillo de Liria Organic Shiraz 75cl online in Nairobi, Kenya for KSh 1,059. Order now for fast delivery across Nairobi — usually within 30 minutes — or next-day delivery countrywide.
