Bodegas Nodus Actum Red Blend 2015
Bodegas Nodus Actum Red Blend 2015 is a 13% ABV, 750mL red blend from the D.O. Valencia in Spain — 60% Merlot, 30% Cabernet Sauvignon and 10% Syrah, per the producer's own vintage page. It comes from Finca El Renegado at Caudete de las Fuentes, the estate the de las Heras family has farmed since 1985, and it is available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor.
- ABV: 13%
- Size: 750mL
- Vintage: 2015
- Blend: 60% Merlot, 30% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Syrah
- Appellation: D.O. Valencia, Spain
- Estate: Finca El Renegado, Caudete de las Fuentes
Valencia Fruit from Finca El Renegado
The Nodus wines grow out of Finca El Renegado, a large estate at Caudete de las Fuentes in the hills west of Valencia, founded by Don Adolfo de las Heras Marin in 1985 and developed by his son for the Nodus range. At elevation, with international varieties planted alongside native grapes, the estate builds its Actum red on Merlot softness framed by Cabernet structure and a Syrah lift. The producer notes this 2015 was selected among Wine Spectator's five Best Values of 2017. Find it in our red wine range, browse the wider wine shelf, or visit the Bodegas Nodus vendor page.
Tasting Notes
Colour and nose: Deep cherry-red, with forest-fruit aromas over a mineral undertone, per the producer. Palate: Jammy and full-bodied yet balanced. Finish: Long and elegant, per the producer's vintage notes.
How to Enjoy
The producer suggests serving at 57–65°F alongside barbecue, grilled vegetables and smoked cheese — a versatile, fruit-led red for the grill or a weeknight roast.
Frequently Asked Questions
What grapes are in Actum 2015? 60% Merlot, 30% Cabernet Sauvignon and 10% Syrah, per Bodegas Nodus's own page for the 2015 vintage.
Where is it from? The D.O. Valencia in eastern Spain, from the producer's Finca El Renegado estate at Caudete de las Fuentes.
How strong is it? 13% ABV — a moderate, food-friendly strength for a Spanish red blend.
An estate Valencia blend with real polish — order Bodegas Nodus Actum 2015 online from Del Mesa Liquor in San Diego, CA.