Navarro Lopez Garnacha (2005)
| Winery: | Navarro López |
| Region: | Spain » Castilla-la Mancha » Valdepeñas |
| Varietal: | Grenache |
| Type: | Table Wines |
Valdepeñas Wine
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Valdepeñas is wine region in the south of Castilla La Mancha. It is named after the ancient city, and is characterized by little rocky formations along its sweltering river valley. Hence the name, which means “Valley of Rocks.”
It was originally known for producing “Clarete,” a light red wine finished with almost a third white wine. The style is still produced, but by blending the musts instead of the finished wines. These were often stored and fermented in “tinajas,” clay pots, rather than barrels. But vinification has gone more modern now with the requisite barrels and steel casks. More modern too is the predilection for making wine in a wide range of styles from very young releases to finer, barrel aged reservas, as well as rosados. Though not as well known as wines from neighboring regions, they are often very value-driven and worth seeking out.
Much like its bigger sibling La Mancha, the main grapes grown are the red Cencibel (a.k.a. Tempranillo Read more »
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Viña Albali Tempranillo Valdepeñas
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Varietals Produced in Valdepeñas View all
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Grenache
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Airén
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Macabeo
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Cabernet Sauvignon
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Chardonnay
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Tempranillo
History of the grape: Origins of Tempranillo are murky. It could be indigenous to the Spanish countryside, or it coul...
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Valdepeñas on Snooth-
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November 2013
Valdepenas Anciano Reserva Bodegas Navalon 2007
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Lovely wine with deep berry flavors. Read More
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July 2013
Navarro Lopez Laguna de la Nava Grand Reserva Valdepenas Cl 2006
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The wine is somewhat lighter in color than your typical rioja, but perhaps that ... internet that most wines of Valdepenas are meant to drink young, so having a 7-year-old bottle might not be a prize, but this one turned out well. It's somewhat lighter, tart and modestly refreshing for a red wine, making it ideal for the summer!See my full rev... Read More
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March 2013
Anciano Gran Reserva Tempranillo "Aged 10 Years" Valdepenas 1999
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Fruit somewhat subdued with hints of plum peels and black cherry along with tea and tobacco. Firm but well integrated tannins. Balanced, medium bodied; short, slightly aromatic finish. Overall a tasty, easy drinking wine and very good value at Read More
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March 2013
Bodegas De Los Llanos Tempranillo Blend Valdepeñas Pata Negra Gran Reserva 2004
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No written review
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November 2012
Señorio de Los Llanos Tempranillo Blend Valdepeñas Crianza 2005
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No written review
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September 2012
Bodegas De Los Llanos Tempranillo Blend Valdepeñas Gran Reserva Señorio De Los Llanos 1999
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2006 Vintage. A little toasted bread/ nuttiness on the nose but not a lot. The nose is very restrained. Very little on the palate, a little dark fruit it disappears very quickly. Not a bad during the week wine for the price but not exactly wonderful considering it is a Gran Reserva. Read More
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August 2012
Navarro Lopez Valdepenas Crianza Old Vines Tempranillo 2006
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nice nose of red fruit, spice....pretty smooth on the palatte with a dry finish.... Read More
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Jul 30, 2012
I have a 1973 bottle of castillo de calatrava wine Reserva is it a good wine?
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Jun 22, 2012
I was given a bottle of 1981 Zencibel/Valapeñas/Dry Red Wine/from Spain, bottled by Visan, S.A. in Spain. Can anyone tell me more about the wine?
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