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Venta del Puerto No. 18 2014

Venta del Puerto No. 18 2014

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Blackberry Cigar Box Dark Chocolate Graphite Mineral

Braised lamb shoulder on a slow Sunday. Big, oak-aged red with dark fruit, settled tannins, and balanced acidity, so decant it early — long, persistent finish.

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THE STORY

About this wine

Vendimia Selección red from La Font de la Figuera, Valencia — Tempranillo, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Syrah, 18 months in French oak. Full-bodied and dark-fruited, with graphite and mineral under spice, cigar, coffee, and chocolate, and mature, well-integrated tannins already in place.

Venta del Puerto No. 18 is produced by Bodega La Viña/Vinos Anecoop in La Font de la Figuera, Valencia, and is the winery's flagship red. The No. 18 designation refers to 18 months of aging in French oak, followed by bottle refinement. The 2014 vintage is listed as Vendimia Selección.

Worth knowing

King Felipe VI chose this as the Valencia red for a paella meal in 2023. It comes from the Terres dels Alforins, Valencia's noted inland wine zone.

Blend

  • Tempranillo 40%
  • Cabernet Sauvignon 40%
  • Merlot 10%
  • Syrah 10%

CHARACTERISTICS AND TASTING TIPS OF THE Venta del Puerto No. 18 2014

Tasting

Color: Garnet and dark cherry with hints of ruby and purple — clean, bright, and intense.
Nose: Intense and elegant — mineral and iodine first, graphite and ripe, stewed black fruit behind, then menthol, hardwood, and black pepper. Balsamic runs through the deep end: cigar smoke, roasted coffee, chocolate, and spice.
Palate: Full-bodied and potent, with energy running through it. Mature, well-integrated tannins and balanced acidity carry ripe dark fruit over a mineral background, and it finishes long, complex, and persistent.

Pairs Beautifully With

A must try with Paella and other rich Valencian rice dishes
A must try with Grilled and roasted red meats
A must try with Slow-braised and stewed dishes

SEE DETAILS

Autumn vineyards near Requena in Valencia, Spain
SPAIN, VALENCIA
Country
Spain
Region
Valencia
Color
Red
Grape Varieties
Tempranillo, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Syrah
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