Marqués de Valcarlos Reserva 2018 is a classic Spanish Reserva from Navarra, with ripe fruit, spicy oak notes and a soft, round structure. The wine matures for at least 12 months in French and American oak barrels, which complements the fruit with cedar, tobacco and a warm balsamic depth. This is an accessible but serious red wine for those who appreciate Spanish aging, soft tannins and a long, spicy finish.
This red Reserva comes from D.O. Navarra, a wine region in Northern Spain with great regional differences.
Location / Origin: D.O. Navarra stretches over a relatively compact but varied area, with 5 different wine zones from north to south. This diversity explains why Navarra can produce both fresh styles and fuller-bodied red wines.
Region: Navarra is located between the Pyrenees, the Ebro valley and Rioja, combining influences of altitude, sun, wind and continental temperature differences.
Winery: Bodegas Valcarlos is located in Los Arcos, Navarra, right on the route of the Camino de Santiago. This location gives the winery a clear regional identity within Navarra's historic wine landscape.
The maturation process focuses on aging, rounding, and classic oak influence.
Aging / Oak Maturation: What does Reserva mean? For red Spanish Reserva, a minimum aging period of 36 months is required, of which at least 12 months must be in oak. This wine ages for a minimum of 12 months in French and American oak barrels, providing spiciness, cedar, tobacco, and a beautifully rounded tannin structure.
Alcohol Percentage: With 14% alcohol, this Reserva has sufficient power to firmly support the ripe fruit and oak aging.
This red Navarra Reserva is made from a classic combination of Spanish and international red grape varieties.
Tempranillo – D.O. Navarra: Tempranillo forms the Spanish base of the wine, providing ripe red fruit, supple tannins, and a round, warm structure.
Cabernet Sauvignon – D.O. Navarra: Cabernet Sauvignon adds extra color, grip, and spicy depth, giving the wine more length and firmness.
