El Bombero 2022
Cariñena DO
No wonder Spain’s El Bombero is a regular Top 10 favourite. For over 20 years, fans have sought it out for its winning combination of velvety smoothness and intense richness, thanks to very old vines. Bundles of spicy raspberry and damson fruit.
Wine Details
Flavour Profile
Tasting notes
Rich and warming, smooth tannins, well balanced fruit and power
Aroma
Pronounced notes of ripe plum, blackcurrant and violets
Allergy information
Contains Sulphites
The Wine
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, hot summers and a lack of rain mean fewer grapes, which in turn means superb flavour intensity. Hence mouthfilling El Bombero. There are no fancy châteaux around Cariñena, but, as Decanter magazine notes, that doesn’t stop it from 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 power and a warm glow. Great on its own and a tasty choice for casseroles, full-flavoured pasta dishes, herby roast sausages and mash, and barbecues.
"Lovely smooth wine. Delicious all-rounder"
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