Vicente Gandía 'Hoya de Cadenas' Tempranillo Reserva

Vicente Gandía ‘Hoya de Cadenas’ Tempranillo Reserva - Utiel-Requena, Valencia, Spain

Producer's Notes:

Deep and brilliant in colour, with attractive vermilion hues that hint at its elegance. On the nose, it offers a complex and enveloping aroma, where notes of ripe fruit stand out, combined with delicate hints of vanilla, the result of its 12 months of aging in American oak and its extended bottle aging.

On the palate, it is a smooth, silky, and velvety wine, with the characteristic finesse of Tempranillo. Its passage is balanced and pleasant, leaving an elegant and slightly spicy finish that is long and persistent.

What we say:

Mature, smooth and warmly spiced, Hoya de Cadenas Tempranillo Reserva offers a traditional Spanish combination of ripe fruit and oak-aged complexity. Aromas of black cherry, red plum and dried berries are layered with vanilla, sweet spice, leather and subtle tobacco. The palate is medium-bodied and rounded, with mellow fruit, polished tannins and refreshing acidity. Savoury notes of cedar and dried herbs emerge toward the persistent, gently spiced finish.

Produced from 100% Tempranillo selected from prized parcels within the Hoya de Cadenas estate, the wine reflects Utiel-Requena’s sunny days, cool nights and elevated inland vineyards. Following fermentation, it matures for 12 months in American oak barrels, developing its characteristic vanilla, spice and toasted notes. A further minimum of one year in bottle allows the fruit, tannins and oak to integrate, creating the smooth texture and mature complexity expected of a traditional Reserva. 

Grape Variety: 100% Tempranillo

Style: Red – Dry, medium-bodied, mature and traditionally oaked

Drink Window: Now – 8 years

Perfect For: Roast lamb, grilled beef, pork tenderloin, Spanish sausages, rustic stews, mushroom dishes and aged Manchego

A classic, approachable Spanish Reserva that combines ripe Tempranillo fruit with mellow tannins, savoury development and the comforting vanilla-and-spice character of American oak.