91 Point Spanish blend
Vincente Cambra comes from a long line of winemakers in Valencia, going back to the early 1900s. The family holdings are located midway between Murcia in the south and the city of Valencia in the north. The vineyards span 30 hectares of rolling hills, between 1800 and 2000 feet in altitude, all parked on mineral-rich limestone soils. Since it's further to the west, it sits in more of a transitional zone, between the coastal climate of the Med and the high desert climate inland.
As I've found with most of my travels in Spain, the Cambra family winery is a somewhat modest structure. You won't find any glitzy multi-million-dollar winery showrooms in this village -- just farmers making wine. What may be lacking in glitz and glimmer is deftly made up in the quality and integrity department.
One of the first things to notice about this wine is the unusual blend: 40% Syrah, 30% Garnacha, 20% Cabernet Franc, and 10% Marselan. The maritime influence provides appropriate growing conditions, allowing Syrah, Cabernet Franc, and Marselan to flourish next to the more locally suitable Garnacha and Monastrell.
Thanks to the nifty blend, this vibrant Spanish red will remind you just a little of your favorite red from the south of France; however, the lush and silky fruit speaks fluent Spanish! The dark garnet color leads to notes of crushed berries, super-ripe blue fruits, and hints of smoke and red licorice. The smooth palate has plenty of zip and the dark red and blue fruit notes linger nicely on the palate finishing with hints of violet, spice, and a touch of smoke and tobacco leaf. One year of barrel aging gives this wine enough heft to stand up to a steak; however, it's nimble enough to enjoy just on its own.
Pair this with red meats from the grill, braises and ragouts, and of course, lamb chops. This wine is drinking beautifully now; however, you'll also enjoy it over the next couple of years as this wine continues to develop nicely in the bottle.
Bodega El Angosto Parcelas
Vicente and Rafael Cambra
Valencia, Spain
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