Dehesa El Carrascal, Tres Equis Garnacha Tintorera 2018

Dehesa El Carrascal Tres Equis Garnacha Tintorera 2018 is the estate’s flagship wine, showcasing the power and character of the local Garnacha Tintorera grape. Crafted from very old vines in the dry lands of DO Almansa, it reflects both the family estate’s long history and its focus on modern, expressive wines.

Tasting Notes
This is a deep, richly colored red with impressive intensity in the glass, typical of Garnacha Tintorera, a variety known for its naturally dark hue. The nose is generous and ripe, with layers of dark berries, plum, and black cherry, alongside warm spice, subtle balsamic notes, and a touch of toasted oak from aging. On the palate, it is full-bodied and generous, with concentrated fruit, firm but approachable tannins, and a savory, earthy depth that speaks to old-vine material and a hot, arid growing season. The oak maturation adds structure and complexity rather than dominating the wine. With its balance of ripeness and freshness, it should develop well over several years, gaining more nuance and polish with bottle age.

Production
Produced in DO Almansa, between the villages of Alpera and Bonete in southeastern Spain, the wine comes from old vineyards planted on dry, warm, and low-yielding sites suited to Garnacha Tintorera. The estate’s terroir is defined by intense sunshine, limited rainfall, and soils that help concentrate flavor in the grapes. After harvest, the wine is vinified and then aged for up to 24 months in oak barrels to build depth, texture, and complexity.

Food & Serving
This wine pairs well with grilled lamb, beef stews, roasted game, Iberian sausages, and rich Mediterranean dishes with herbs and spice. Serve it at around 16–18°C, and consider decanting for about 1 hour if drinking young, to help the aromas open and the tannins soften.

Producer
Bodega Dehesa El Carrascal was founded in 1962 by Don Arsenio García Cañada, who spent decades making wines based on the local specialty, Garnacha Tintorera. Around the turn of the millennium, the family developed the current winery complex near Alpera and Bonete, and today the second and third generations continue the project. The estate is recognized for combining traditional old-vine material with a modern winemaking approach, with Tres Equis standing as its top expression.

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