DEHESA DEL CARRIZAL PETITE VERDOT
SPANISH "VINO DE PAGO" RED WINE 750ML
SPAIN • MONTES DE TOLEDO • SINGLE VARIETAL VINO DE PAGO (DRY)
"A masterpiece of the highest quality category in Spain. Hailing from the Montes de Toledo, this award-winning single varietal dry Petit Verdot red wine ages for 12 to 15 months in French oak barrels. Boasting a deep cherry red color with bluish reflections, it unfolds seductive notes of wild berries, licorice, eucalyptus, garrigue, violets, and a distinctive mineral graphite undertone on the nose. On the palate, it begins with freshness and smoothness, giving way to a formidable structure of mature tannins, great amplitude, and a spicy finish of exceptional persistence."
The Ultimate Expression of Terroir and the "Vino de Pago" Category
The Dehesa del Carrizal Petite Verdot 750ml Vino de Pago Red Wine is an undisputed benchmark of the finest Spanish wines and artisan viticulture in Spain. Produced on the protected estate of Retuerta del Bullaque (Montes de Toledo), it holds the prestigious Protected Designation of Origin D.O. Vino de Pago certification, the highest geographical classification and quality level in the Spanish wine pyramid. This iconic red grape, originally from Bordeaux, finds the perfect environment in the continental microclimate and acidic soils of the dehesa to ripen slowly, offering a dry Spanish red wine full of freshness, concentration, elegance, and a distinctive graphite-driven minerality.
1. Technical Details
Producer / Winery: Bodega Dehesa del Carrizal (Vinos de Pago).
Region of Origin: Retuerta del Bullaque, Montes de Toledo, Castilla-La Mancha, Spain (D.O. Protegida Vino de Pago Dehesa del Carrizal).
Grape Variety: 100% Petit Verdot (Single Varietal Petite Verdot Grape).
Aging / Production: Aged in French oak barrels (new and first-use) for 12 to 15 months, followed by bottle refinement.
Flavor Classification: Dry Red Wine (Full-bodied, fleshy, with mature tannins, balanced freshness, and distinct minerality).
Alcohol Content: 14.5% Alc. Vol.
Presentation: 750 ml wine bottle.
Serving Temperature: Serve at 16°C (Decanting or uncorking 20 minutes before consumption is recommended).
Barcode / EAN: 8436584110491
SKU / MPN: ES-DEHESACARRIZAL-PETITVERDOT-750
2. Luxury Tasting Notes
Appearance: Very intense, deep, and brilliant cherry red color with suggestive bluish reflections and high concentration.
Nose: Complex and expressive aromas of wild berries and ripe black fruits, floral notes of violets, licorice, eucalyptus, garrigue herbs, and aromatic spices, crowned by an unmistakable mineral hint of graphite.
Palate: Fresh, smooth, and silky entry on the palate. As it spreads, it reveals its great volume with well-structured mature tannins, balanced acidity, and a long, elegant, and persistent finish where balsamic and mineral notes linger.
3. Wine Architecture
4. Recommended Occasions and Pairings
High-End Gourmet Pairing: Thanks to its mineral freshness, balsamic profile, and mature tannins, this Dehesa del Carrizal Petit Verdot red wine is the ideal pairing for grilled red meats (Rib Eye, bone-in steak, skirt steak), game dishes (wild boar, venison in cranberry sauce, stewed deer), traditional meat stews, roasted suckling pig or lamb, reductions with black truffle, acorn-fed cured meats (Iberian ham, Iberian loin), cured or intense cheeses (aged Manchego cheese, cured Mahón, Idiazábal), and even desserts with bitter dark chocolate.
Suggested Occasions:
- Barbecue (Gourmet Grill): Elevates the finest cuts of meat and roasts with its mineral freshness and powerful tannic structure.
- Business (Executive Dinners): A cult and imported Vino de Pago that reflects sophistication and high gastronomic discernment for clients or partners.
- Family Meal: An excellent accompaniment for Sunday banquets with traditional roasts, oven-roasted lamb, and spiced stews.
- The Perfect Gift: A choice of absolute distinction when gifting red wine to connoisseurs of Spanish wine and collectors seeking unique single varietals.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQS)
What is the specific origin and winery of this wine?
It is produced in the "pago" of Retuerta del Bullaque, Montes de Toledo, Spain, by the renowned artisan winery Dehesa del Carrizal.
Is this wine dry, semi-dry, or sweet?
Dehesa del Carrizal Petite Verdot is a dry red wine, characterized by its notable freshness, great amplitude, and mature tannins.
What does it mean to have the "Vino de Pago" designation?
It is the highest quality level in the Spanish wine system, above the Qualified Designation of Origin (DOCa), exclusively granted to estates whose vineyards possess unique microclimates and soils with extraordinary production standards.
What is the recommended serving temperature and does it require decanting?
It is recommended to serve at a temperature of 16°C. Decanting it about 15 to 20 minutes before consumption helps release its complex aromas of garrigue, eucalyptus, and mineral graphite notes.