Pour this cold and it just smiles at you. Castillo de Liria Sweet Sauvignon Blanc is the gentle, fruity end of the Sauvignon family. Think ripe apricot and bright citrus with a soft kiss of sweetness, none of that mouth-puckering sharpness. It's the bottle for a slow Friday on the balcony, a sweet tooth who finds most wines too dry, or anyone who just wants something that tastes good without overthinking it. We'll have it at your door fast, however late the craving hits.
First sniff is all juicy stone fruit, ripe apricot skin, a little peach, with fresh citrus underneath. The sip is smooth and round. There's real sweetness here, but it's balanced by a thread of acidity that keeps things lively instead of syrupy. Light on its feet, fruit-forward, and dangerously easy to keep sipping. No oak, no jargon, just clean fruit and a soft finish that leaves you wanting the next glass.
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This comes from Bodegas Vicente Gandía, a family winery in Valencia on Spain's Mediterranean coast, going since 1885. Castillo de Liria is their flagship and a bit of a legend back home. In 1971 they became the first Valencian winery to bottle under the name, which kind of put Valencian wine on the map. Today the brand travels to over 60 countries. The Mediterranean sun is the real secret here, ripening the grapes to that round, fruity sweetness you taste in the glass.
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- What is the price of Castillo de Liria Sweet Sauvignon Blanc 75cl?
Castillo de Liria Sweet Sauvignon Blanc 75cl is KSh 1,169 at Oaks & Corks. Order online for fast delivery across Nairobi, usually within the hour, or next day countrywide.
- What does Castillo de Liria Sweet Sauvignon Blanc 75cl taste like?
Soft and fruit-forward. Ripe apricot and peach with fresh citrus, a gentle sweetness and a clean finish. It's the easy, friendly side of Sauvignon Blanc, not the sharp grassy kind.
- What is the ABV of Castillo de Liria Sweet Sauvignon Blanc?
It's 12.5% alcohol by volume, in a standard 750ml (75cl) bottle.
- How do I serve it?
Well chilled, around 6 to 8°C, in a white wine glass. A few hours in the fridge does the trick. Skip the ice in the glass, it just dilutes the fruit.
- What food pairs with it?
Lovely with spicy food, the sweetness tames the heat. Try it with peri-peri chicken, coconut prawns, a mild curry, or a fruity dessert.
- Where is it from?
Valencia, Spain. It's made by Bodegas Vicente Gandía, a family winery established in 1885, under their well-known Castillo de Liria label.
- Is it a sweet or dry wine?
It's a sweet white. There's genuine sweetness on the palate, but a touch of acidity keeps it balanced rather than sugary. A great pick if dry wines aren't your thing.
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Castillo de Liria Sweet Sauvignon Blanc 75cl price in Kenya
Buy Castillo de Liria Sweet Sauvignon Blanc 75cl online in Nairobi, Kenya for KSh 1,169. Order now for fast delivery across Nairobi — usually within 30 minutes — or next-day delivery countrywide.