Dehesa Penalba is a sub-region of Castilla y León, Spain.
Growers build the wines around Syrah, filling out the blend with Tempranillo, Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot.
Vines root into alluvial, clay and gravel.
The climate is continental.
The vineyards themselves read as forested and riverside.
Red wine is what the region is known for, and in the glass it shows showcasing berry fruit, spice and oak influences.
Quality is codified by the DOP Vino de Pago, which is worth reading off the label.
Producers worth knowing include Bodegas Vizar.
Pour them alongside beef & venison, tomato-based dishes and chilis & hot spicy food.
Best drunk young.
In the glass.
Red: Showcasing berry fruit, Spice, Oak influences.
Grapes planted here.
Classifications.
- DOP Vino de Pago
Producers worth knowing.
Bottles to look for.
- Vizar Prestigio, Vino de Pago Dehesa Penalba, Spain
- Vizar Seleccion Especial Tinto, Vino de Pago Dehesa Penalba, Spain
- Vizar Syrah, Vino de Pago Dehesa Penalba, Spain
At the table.
- Beef & Venison
- Tomato-based Dishes
- Chilis & Hot Spicy Food
Serving and cellaring.
- Best drunk young.
Nearby regions.
Dehesa Penalba: common questions
01.What grapes is Dehesa Penalba known for?+
02.What kind of wine does Dehesa Penalba make?+
03.Where is Dehesa Penalba?+
04.What food goes with Dehesa Penalba wine?+
05.How long does Dehesa Penalba wine age?+
More from here: every wine region in Spain, or the wider Castilla y León guide.