Delicious red from the brilliant Celler del Roure winery in Moixent, Valencia. Aged in clay amphora for c5 months.
‘Vermell’, a blend of Mandó and Arcos, both traditional local varieties that through wineries like Celler del Roure are becoming much more commonplace again. These work so well in the Mediterranean climate, ripening late, not getting too alcoholic and having lovely freshness.
This new 2025 is singing, have drunk it several times in Spain and it's delicious. A touch lighter than the last couple of vintages which seems to have highlighted the bright fruit. It's a lovely fresh, perfumed red, great served with a slight chill. Red cherry and berry fruits are the main focus with a touch of spice and herb, it's all quite crunchy and easy drinking. A Valencian Beaujolais almost! Great with fish like tuna through to red meats too. Good with lightly spiced Asian dishes too.
