The Descalzos Viejos Aires is a blend made of Petit Verdot and Grenache from the vineyard of the Descalzos Viejos de Ronda estate, with rather rocky soils, limestone in nature and high in clay. These characteristics impart great minerality to the wine. The wine has a dark cherry color with violet edges. Tears are firm. On the nose, mineral and earthy nuances predominate over black fruit. But with a light hint of tapenade in the finish. On the palate, powerful and voluminous, with the presence of tannins and good acidity. A wine that demonstrates the potential of the Petit Verdot grape in southern Spain.

This red wine is a full-bodied wine that has aged for a long time in barrels and bottles (16 months). The grapes come from a soil with a high limestone character and clay content, which gives the wine great minerality. There is a limited production: 3,920 bottles! Petit Verdot pairs perfectly with red meat, game or stews, roasted duck and hearty cheese boards (Cabrales, Gorgonzola, Manchego Curado) or Jamón Serrano, Lomo or salchichón

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The label, created by Carlos Aires, an artist from Ronda, refers to bullfighting. In particular to the figure of the “Bombero Torero”; El Bombero Torero, an example of so-called comic bullfighting or charlotada, was created in 1948 by Pablo Celis Cuevas with the dwarves of Circo Price, and was renamed “El Bombero Torero y sus Enanitos Toreros” – enanitos = dwarf – a mythical show that attracted many people to the arena, especially children, in which Celis performed dressed as a fireman, hence his name. They were also considered a “firefighter” for bullfighting events throughout Spain; in practically all cases, the “sold out” sign hung at the ticket office! The show attracted many people, especially children!

A show that, in its serious part, saw the birth of numerous top bullfighters. But as the years passed, the Bombero Torero lost its place, so much so that this type of function is practically forgotten today. There was also increasing resistance to this Bombero Torero show, as people felt it ridiculed “little people with growth disorders” too much, that it was demeaning and disrespectful, and that it was mockery from the Franco era that really went too far. And that is certainly true! Rather, enjoy the taste of this wine.

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Petit Verdot from Ronda, ripe, robust red

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Petit Verdot from Ronda, ripe, robust red

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