Vatan Arena 2016 - El Carajo Wine Store

Vatan Arena 2017

$399.99
$399.99 $459.99
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Vatan Arena 2016 - El Carajo Wine Store
Vatan Arena 2017

Vatan Arena 2017

$399.99
$399.99 $459.99
95
Jeb Dunnuck

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Product Information

  • 🍷 Style
    Red
  • 🍇 Varietal
    Tempranillo
  • 🏴 Region
    Toro, Spain
  • 📅 Vintage
    2017
  • 📏 Size
    750 ML
  • 🧪 ABV
    15.0%

Tasting Notes

Powerful yet refined, it shows a sweetly perfumed nose of baked berry fruit layered with balsamic tones and oak spice. Full-bodied and structured, it delivers dense dark fruit and chocolate-cedar richness supported by long-lasting, finessed tannins. [jorgeordon...ctions.com]

Food Paring

Pair with grilled ribeye or roasted lamb shoulder to meet the wine’s depth and tannic frame. For an even richer match, choose venison or other game meats prepared with smoky spices or char.

Professional Reviews

95 Jeb Dunnuck

"A vine selection of ancient genetic material, all original massal selection, 2017 Vatan Arena offers finessed tannins that are designed to last. Full-bodied, it’s got the muscle and stuffing to shed as well, plenty to work with as it continues to develop, already lovely in a sweet, perfumed nose of nuanced balsamic and oak, with a baked quality to the berry fruit. It’s the elegance and structure that stand out most, after barrel-fermentation and then aging 36 months in barrique after a selection of the best barrels is made."

Region Information

Toro is a Spanish wine region known for bold, powerful red wines made primarily from Tinta de Toro, a local form of Tempranillo. Hot summers, low rainfall, and old‑vine vineyards contribute to concentrated wines with firm tannins and dark fruit flavors. Toro wines are valued for intensity, structure, and aging potential.

Spain has the largest vineyard area in the world and a winemaking history that spans thousands of years. It is known for regions such as Rioja, Ribera del Duero, and Priorat, which produce distinctive red wines. Spain is also famous for fortified wines like Sherry and sparkling Cava. Modern investments and techniques have elevated quality while preserving regional identity.

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