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Valcarlos Fortius Reserva 2016 Wine Review

Valcarlos Fortius Reserva 2016

Valcarlos Fortius Reserva 2016

Navarra D.O., Spain

Community Score:90/100

Community Reviews: 2

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Price: $18.95

Drink: 2024-2028

Bottle size: 750 ml

Alcohol: 14%

Sweetness: Extra Dry

Wine Type: Red Wine


Winery: Valcarlos

Agent: Select Wine Merchants Inc.

Natalie's Score: 90/100

Valcarlos Fortius Reserva 2016 is an excellent value Navarra red blend. Produced from 90% Tempranillo and 10% Cabernet Sauvignon, the wine is fragrant and silky-smooth on the palate with ripe blackberry, savoury herbs and well-integrated oak spice. Enjoy with steak sandwiches topped with melted Swiss or cheddar cheese.

Food pairings: steak from the grill, meat pies, meat loaf, bobtje.

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This Valcarlos Fortius Reserva 2016 was reviewed on November 2, 2024 by Natalie MacLean

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Valcarlos Fortius Reserva 2016 is an excellent value Navarra red blend at $17. Produced from 90% Tempranillo and 10% Cabernet Sauvignon, the wine is fragrant and silky-smooth with cassis, a mix of ripe dark berry, smoky and toasty oak spice flavours full and silky on the palate. Tannins are medium and rounded. - Community Wine Reviews

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