CUEVA COLORÁ
BODEGAS GARCÍA DE LARA
Wine of Spain
PGI CASTILLA
TRADITION OF OLD VINES (1960)
VILLARRUBIA DE SANTIAGO, SPAIN
"The ultimate expression of a historic vineyard on the Castilian plateau: a majestic, mature, and structured Cencibel born in the reddish soil of Villarrubia de Santiago."
Cueva Colorá: The Intense Caress of a Unique Dry-Farmed Terroir
The Cueva Colorá 750ml Red Wine is the result of Bodegas García de Lara's love for their roots. This single-plot wine takes its evocative name from the ancient underground cave located within the vineyard itself. Originally planted in 1960 in Villarrubia de Santiago, this vineyard grows on a limestone plateau at an altitude of 768 meters.
1. Technical Details
Winery / Producer: Bodegas García de Lara.
Specific Origin: Single-plot estate in Villarrubia de Santiago (Toledo), Spain. PGI Castilla.
Grape Variety: 100% Cencibel (ancestral and local name for Tempranillo in the region).
Vineyard Planting Year: 1960.
Soils and Altitude: Limestone terrain with a loamy-silt texture at 768 meters above sea level, cultivated under strict dry-farming conditions.
Aging: 12 months in French and American oak barrels (80/20), followed by 10 months in the bottle.
Alcohol Content: 15% Vol.
Style: Full-bodied, structured single-plot red wine with a fruity-spiced profile, great balance, and maturity.
SKU: ESP-GARCIA-LARA-CUEVA-COLORA-750
2. Exclusive Tasting Notes
Appearance: Presents a beautiful cherry red color with remarkable depth, clean, dense, and bright.
Nose: Stands out for its high clarity and complex aromatic character. Nuances of ripe black fruit predominate, wrapped in spicy, vanilla, and toasted notes.
Palate: Robust yet elegant entry, showcasing a highly structured wine with magnificent volume. The mouthfeel is luscious and round, thanks to velvety tannins.
3. Wine Architecture
4. Recommended Moments and Pairings
Gastronomic Pairing of Excellence: The remarkable structure and alcohol content of Cueva Colorá make it an ideal ally for characterful cuisine. It harmonizes with cured meats, game, and premium grilled red meat cuts.
Suggested Moments:
- Festive Family Meal: A majestic label that becomes the center of conversation at the Sunday table.
- Business Meetings and Lunches: Demonstrates oenological culture and selective taste.
- Summer on a Select Terrace: Enjoyed subtly chilled on warm summer evenings outdoors.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What distinguishes the Cencibel grape from conventional Tempranillo?
Cencibel is the traditional name for the Tempranillo grape in the lands of Castilla-La Mancha. Cultivated under dry-farming, it produces smaller and more concentrated clusters, contributing extraordinary volume, color, and fruit maturity.
Is it recommended to decant Cueva Colorá Red Wine?
Yes, it is advisable to decant it gently or let it oxygenate in the glass for 20 to 30 minutes before consumption.