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El Bombero (187ml) 2020

Cariñena DO

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  • Gold, Gilbert & Gaillard International Competition, 2021

Spain’s El Bombero is a regular Top 10 favourite. For over 20 years, fans have sought it out for its winning combination of 15% power and velvety richness, more usually associated with pricier reds such as the Rhône’s Châteauneuf (same grape).

Spain’s El Bombero is a regular Top 10 favourite. For over 20 years, fans have sought it out for its winning combination of 15% power and velvety richness, more usually associated with pricier reds such as the Rhône’s Châteauneuf (same grape).

Beyond the Label

Tasting notes

Rich and warming, smooth tannins, well balanced fruit and power

Aroma

Pronounced notes of red berries, kirsch and spices

Allergy information

Contains sulphites

El Bombero (187ml) 2020

More information

  • 15.0% ABV
  • 2.81 Units
  • 187.00 ml
  • 31 December, 2023

For lovers of big, smooth reds, El Bombero is a top choice. It comes from Cariñena, a hot, arid region in northeast Spain where sun loving grapes like Garnacha (the same as Châteauneuf’s Grenache) achieve amazing ripeness. Ancient vines and a lack of rain mean fewer grapes, which in turn means far more flavour intensity. Exhibit A: El Bombero. There are no fancy châteaux around Cariñena, but, as Decanter magazine notes, that doesn’t stop the region from being home to some of the best value reds in the world. From award winning winemaker Javier Domeque, El Bombero is packed with spicy black fruit power and a warm glow. Delicious on its own in this small bottle and a tasty choice for full flavoured pasta dishes or herby sausages and mash.

"Smooth, fruity, and fantastic! I couldn't believe the high percentage as it was so smooth!" 5 Star Online Review
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