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Dehesa Penalba

Dehesa Penalba wine guide: the sub-region in Spain, its Syrah, the red wine it makes, and what to pour it with.

Country
Spain
Climate
Continental
Signature grape
Syrah
Styles
red
4
Signature grapes
1
Producers listed
3
Bottles to find

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.

Soil
AlluvialClayGravelSand
Climate
Continental
Terrain
ForestedRiverside
Styles
red

In the glass.

Red: Showcasing berry fruit, Spice, Oak influences.

Grapes planted here.

Classifications.

  • DOP Vino de Pago

Producers worth knowing.

01 Bodegas Vizar

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?
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Syrah is the signature grape of Dehesa Penalba. Tempranillo, Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot are also planted here.
02.
What kind of wine does Dehesa Penalba make?
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Dehesa Penalba produces red wine.
03.
Where is Dehesa Penalba?
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Dehesa Penalba is a sub-region in Spain.
04.
What food goes with Dehesa Penalba wine?
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Try beef & venison, tomato-based dishes and chilis & hot spicy food.
05.
How long does Dehesa Penalba wine age?
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Best drunk young, though it varies by producer and vintage.

More from here: every wine region in Spain, or the wider Castilla y León guide.

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