Alegre y Valgañón Tempranillo-Garnacha 2023 6-bottle-case Pairs well with lamb chops

Pairs well with lamb chops

with a fine balance of acidity and oak

before the arrival of the then 'in vogue' winemaking techniques from France

The complex fruit and savoury flavours reprise the bouquet and the finish is satisfyingly fragrant

the wine is ripe

Alegre y Valgañón Tempranillo-Garnacha 2023 6-bottle-case Pairs well with lamb chopsAged 26 months in oak, some new (future releases will have shorter and older oak regimes). With dark, brambly fruits, a hint of roasted meat and lovely herbs, it's satin sheened and ravishingly spiced. Juniper and rosemary mix with cardamom, pomegranate and violet, a touch of leather, anise and fennel. It feels like a fresh and vital update on the old Via Real Reservas that Oscar adores bravo! The wine has a perfect 'fit' in the mouth: it snugs down