Pour this and you get a deep ruby glass that smells like blackberry jam, ripe plum and warm baking spice. The first sip is plush. Ripe dark fruit up front, then tannins that grip just enough to keep things interesting, all rounded off with that vanilla-and-toasted-oak smoothness from a year resting in barrel. It's a Spanish red that does the heavy lifting for you. Easy enough for a Tuesday couch night, classy enough when people are coming over and you want to look like you know wine.
On the nose it's all dark fruit: blackberry, ripe plum, a little stewed strawberry, with cinnamon, vanilla and a whiff of toasty oak behind it. Sip it and that fruit core carries straight through, velvety and balanced, the Cabernet adding backbone and a touch of structure while the Tempranillo keeps it juicy and generous. Tannins are present but polished, never harsh, and it finishes spicy and elegant rather than heavy. Medium-bodied, properly dry, the kind of red that just makes sense with food.
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This comes from Bodegas Vicente Gandía, the biggest winery in Spain's Valencia region. Castillo de Liria is their flagship name, and there's a fun bit of cheek behind it. Back in 1971 they were the first Valencia winery to bottle wine under its own brand, and they named it after the town of Liria, riffing on the fancy French idea of a 'château' (castle) on the label. The gamble paid off. Today Castillo de Liria ships to more than 60 countries and Vicente Gandía pours in around 90. This Reserva is their oak-aged red, twelve months in American barrels before it ever reaches your glass.
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- What is the price of Castillo de Liria Reserva Tempranillo - Cabernet Sauv 750ml?
Castillo de Liria Reserva Tempranillo - Cabernet Sauv 750ml is KSh 1,329 at Oaks & Corks. Order online for fast delivery across Nairobi, usually within the hour, or next day countrywide.
- What does Castillo de Liria Reserva Tempranillo Cabernet Sauvignon 750ml taste like?
Smooth and medium-bodied with a dark fruit core of blackberry and ripe plum, plus vanilla and toasted oak from a year in barrel. It's properly dry, with polished tannins and a spicy, elegant finish.
- What is the ABV of Castillo de Liria Reserva?
It's 12.5% ABV, which is moderate for a red. Easygoing enough to enjoy across a meal without flooring you.
- How do I serve it?
At a cool room temperature, roughly 16 to 18°C, in a big-bowled red wine glass. If it's a warm day, 20 minutes in the fridge first does the trick. No decanting needed.
- What food pairs with it?
Grilled and roasted meats are the sweet spot. Think nyama choma, beef stew, barbecue ribs, or a sharp mature cheese. The tannins and dark fruit cut through rich, fatty food beautifully.
- Where is it from?
Valencia, Spain, made by Bodegas Vicente Gandía, the largest winery in the region. Castillo de Liria has been their flagship brand since 1971.
- Is this a sweet or dry wine?
It's a dry red. There's loads of ripe fruit flavour, which can read as a little fruity, but there's no real sweetness on the palate.
Castillo de Liria Reserva Tempranillo - Cabernet Sauv 750ml
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Castillo de Liria Reserva Tempranillo - Cabernet Sauv 750ml price in Kenya
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