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El Bombero 2015
Cariñena DO
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- Silver, Grenaches du Monde, 2016
- Gold, Mundus Vini, 2016
No wonder Spain’s Gold Medal 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.
No wonder Spain’s Gold Medal 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.
Beyond the Label
Tasting notes
Rich and warming, smooth tannins, well balanced fruit and power
Aroma
Pronounced notes of red berries, kirsch and spices
For lovers of big, smooth reds, El Bombero is a top choice. It comes from Cariñena, a hot, arid region of Spain where sun loving grapes like Garnacha (same as Châteauneuf’s Grenache) achieve amazing ripeness. Ancient vines and a lack of rain means 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 it 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 and harmonious alcohol. Delicious on its own and a tasty choice for casseroles, full flavoured pasta dishes, herby roast sausages and mash, and, of course, barbecues.
