Alcanta Spanish Red
Small-lot Spanish reds from Alcanta, poured plain and priced fair.
The story behind Alcanta
Tempranillo is Spain's workhorse red grape, the backbone of Rioja and Ribera del Duero and plenty of everyday tables in between. Young Tempranillo drinks bright and juicy with red cherry and a little dusty earth. Crianza means the wine spent time in oak and bottle before release, so it comes out rounder, with softer tannin and notes of vanilla and dried fruit.
We keep Alcanta in Commack in small numbers, a bottle or two at a time, so what you see is what we have.
Explore the Alcanta range
Two Alcanta reds, both 750mL, both Spanish Tempranillo based, one young and one oaked.
| Expression | Type | Proof / ABV | Tasting notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alcanta Tempranillo 750mL | Spanish Red | 750mL | Young Tempranillo, bright cherry, light tannin, easy drinking |
| Alcanta Crianza 750mL | Spanish Red | 750mL | Oak aged, rounder, vanilla and dried fruit, softer tannin |
Which Alcanta is right for you?
These are small-production Spanish reds at everyday money. Alcanta Tempranillo runs $12.98 and the Crianza is $14.98, both 750mL. Stock is thin, a bottle or two at a time, so call ahead at (631) 343-7200 if you want to confirm before you drive over.
Bright, low fuss, and cheap enough to open on a Tuesday.
More time in wood gives it weight for stews and grilled meat.
Alcanta cocktails and pairings
Serve both slightly below room temperature with food that has some fat or smoke to it.
- Spanish reds with chorizo and cured ham