Félix Solís Viña Albali Gran Reserva Valdepeñas DO

Valdepeñas DO, Spain

One of Spain's best-value Gran Reserva wines — aged 24 months in American oak and 36 months in bottle. The Viña Albali Gran Reserva demonstrates that Valdepeñas can produce traditionally aged Tempranillo of genuine quality at modest prices. Garnet with brick rim notes; aromas of dried cherry, vanilla, leather, and Castilian aromatic herbs. Medium-bodied with soft, rounded tannins and an accessible, food-friendly finish.

Pairing intelligence

• main: The capital's defining hearty stew — with its rich broth, chickpeas, and cured pork — with Valdepeñas Gran Reserva: a Central Spain pairing of deep historical logic
• casual: The Castilian shepherd's breakfast-made-dinner with aged Cencibel: a humble preparation elevated by a wine with years of traditional ageing