The ‘18 Reserva Especial.

Dehesas Viejas Reserva Especial 2018 is a Tempranillo from Valdepeñas, Spain.

Cellared Ageability Index (CAI) drinking timeline

Full drinking arcYou are here · at peak, 2026

Storage and bottle condition can shift the experience.

Full drinking arc 2020-2030Peak window 2022-2026

The peak window sits inside the broader full drinking arc.

Tasting note

Dehesas Viejas Reserva Especial 2018 has a full body, fresh acidity, and firm tannins.

The 2018 vintage

Dehesas Viejas' 2018 Reserva Especial is a Tempranillo from Valdepeñas, Spain.

About Dehesas Viejas

Dehesas Viejas' Reserva Especial is a Tempranillo from Valdepeñas, Spain.

Pairing suggestions

Cellared suggestions based on the wine and dish descriptions.

Bone-in lamb chops with rosemary garlic

The pairing is scaled to the wine's full body.

Braised beef short ribs with truffle polenta

The wine's fresh acidity keeps the pairing lively.

Aged Manchego cheese with quince paste

The pairing leaves room for the wine's firm tannins.

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Frequently Asked

What is Dehesas Viejas Reserva Especial 2018?

Dehesas Viejas Reserva Especial 2018 is a Tempranillo from Valdepeñas, Spain.

What does Dehesas Viejas Reserva Especial 2018 taste like?

Dehesas Viejas Reserva Especial 2018 has a full body, fresh acidity, and firm tannins.

When should Dehesas Viejas Reserva Especial 2018 be opened?

The canonical CAI full drinking arc is 2020-2030. Within that arc, the peak window is 2022-2026. The full arc is the broader period the wine may drink well; the peak window is when it is most likely to show its best balance. Storage, fill level, cork condition, and preference can shift the decision. Taste before adding more air or holding the rest.

What pairs with Dehesas Viejas Reserva Especial 2018?

Pair this wine with Bone-in lamb chops with rosemary garlic; Braised beef short ribs with truffle polenta; or Aged Manchego cheese with quince paste.