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Spain’s El Bombero is a regular Top 10 favourite. For over 20 years, fans have sought it out for its winning combination of 15% power and velvety richness, more usually associated with pricier reds such as the Rhône’s Châteauneuf. Handy size too.
Tasting notes
Rich and warming, smooth tannins, well balanced fruit and power
Aroma
Pronounced notes of red berries, kirsch and spices
Allergy information
Contains sulphites
For lovers of big, smooth reds, El Bombero is a top choice. It comes from Cariñena, a hot, arid region in northeast Spain where sun loving grapes like Garnacha (the same as Châteauneuf’s Grenache) achieve amazing ripeness. Ancient vines and a lack of rain mean fewer grapes, which in turn means far more flavour intensity. Exhibit A: El Bombero. There are no fancy châteaux around Cariñena, but, as Decanter magazine notes, that doesn’t stop the region 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. Delicious on its own in this small bottle and a tasty choice for full flavoured pasta dishes or herby sausages and mash.