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El Bombero Gran Reserva 2012

Cariñena DO

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  • Grand Gold, Mundus Vini, 2018

From award winning winemaker Javier Domeque, El Bombero Gran Reserva is a premium edition of an old favourite. From Cariñena, a region, synonymous with delicious wines and great value, this Gold medal Gran Reserva was aged a full three years in oak.

From award winning winemaker Javier Domeque, El Bombero Gran Reserva is a premium edition of an old favourite. From Cariñena, a region, synonymous with delicious wines and great value, this Gold medal 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

El Bombero Gran Reserva 2012

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  • 14.0% ABV
  • 10.5 Units
  • 750.00 ml
  • 31 December, 2021

Big Red El Bombero has been a top choice with customers for over 20 years. And in seriously good vintages, like 2012, 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 was aged in oak for three years with further time in bottle prior to release. It’s made entirely from Garnacha, an important component of many full bodied Spanish reds, and also of Châteauneuf du Pape from neighbouring France. At 14% vol, it’s a touch less powerful than El Bombero itself but full of rich berry flavour and with delicious spicy complexity from American oak. The 2012 is perfect right now. Just decant for an hour and serve with roast shoulder of lamb.

"Beautifully smooth. Delicious, velvety smooth with plenty of oaky, berry flavour" Online Review
For the 2011 vintage
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