Las Ocho
A masterpiece crafted from eight grape varieties, sourced from vines averaging 40 years of age. This perfectly balanced blend reveals an intense nose of red and black fruits, layered with spices and subtle touches of French oak. On the palate, well-structured tannins and remarkable harmony.
| Producer | Chozas Carrascal |
| Region | Valencia |
| Appellation | D.O. Requena · Valencia |
| Vintage | 2020 |
| Grape variety | Bobal, Garnacha, Monastrell, Tempranillo, Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot |
| Type | Red |
| Soil | Clay-limestone |
| Vineyard altitude | 650 m |
| Orientation | South-east |
| Farming | Certified organic |
| Vinification | Fermentation takes place in 10,000 L truncated cone-shaped concrete tanks, with a maceration of around 18–21 days. The wine is then aged for approximately 14 months in French oak barrels of first, second, and third use. |
| Oak ageing | French oak (1st, 2nd & 3rd use), 14 mo |
| Alcohol | 14% |
| Body | Medium-full |
| Acidity | Medium |
| Serving temperature | 16–18°C |
| Cellaring potential | 4–8 yrs |
| Production | 15,000 bottles |
In the glass.
A generous year with abundant rainfall in spring and a mild summer. Harvest was long and stable, delivering healthy grapes. Wines are fresh and aromatic, with bright acidity, juicy fruit, and excellent balance — showing both approachability and ageing capacity.
At the table.
Tested at our own service — 33 pairings across 6 courses.
Grilled steak · Ribeye / Côte de Boeuf · Duck breast · Braised veal · Lamb rack · Lamb stew / tagine · Pork tenderloin · Pulled pork · Meatballs · Charcuterie & cured meats · Game meat
Tomato-based pasta · Pasta Bolognese · Stuffed pasta · Lasagna
Roasted vegetables
Margherita pizza · Meat-topped pizza · Shawarma · Classic beef burger · Gourmet hot dog
Paella (seafood or mixed) · Croquetas (ham or cheese) · Pimientos de Padrón
Red wine reduction · Demi-glace · Tomato sauce (classic Italian) · Pesto (basil or sun-dried tomato) · Peppercorn sauce · Barbecue sauce (smoky or sweet) · Chimichurri · Roasted red pepper sauce · Port wine reduction
Open 30 minutes before service. Decant for younger vintages. Avoid over-chilling — serve closer to the warmer end of the recommended range when paired with richer dishes.
Chozas Carrascal
Respect and tradition with a forward-thinking vision — we aim to express the purest identity of each variety, working with low yields and harvesting by hand to preserve the integrity of the fruit.
