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El Bombero Gran Reserva 2016

Cariñena DO

From award-winning winemaker Javier Domeque, El Bombero Gran Reserva is a premium edition of an old favourite. From Cariñena, a region, synonymous with rich, dark reds and great value, this mellow 2016 Gran Reserva was aged a full three years in oak.

Beyond the Label

Tasting notes

Full-bodied, lingering plum, raspberry and smoky vanilla spice

Aroma

Dark berry and sweet smoky spice. A hint of vanilla

Allergy information

Contains sulphites

El Bombero Gran Reserva 2016

More information

  • 14.5% ABV
  • 10.88 Units
  • 750.00 ml
  • 31 December, 2026
  • Vegan

Big Red El Bombero has been a top choice with customers for over 20 years. And in special vintages, winemaker Javier Domeque crafts a sophisticated Gran Reserva version using the pick of the crop from his oldest vines. To qualify for Gran Reserva status, the wine is aged in oak for three years with further time in bottle prior to release. It’s made mostly from Garnacha, an important component of many full-bodied Spanish reds (and also of Châteauneuf-du-Pape), with a generous portion of juicy Tempranillo for added flavour. It's a touch more refined than El Bombero itself, but still full of rich berry flavour and with delicious spicy complexity from American oak. Drinking perfectly right now with roast lamb, game or a selection of tapas.

"Great smooth wine. A very tasty and smooth red wine" 5-Star Online Review
For the 2014 vintage
Map showing Cariñena DO
Tasting note information