Expressive aromas with well-defined character typical of its style.
Well-structured palate with balanced fruit, acidity, and depth. Good complexity.
Clean finish with pleasant length and lingering notes.
El Circo Macabeo 2021 is a red wine from El Circo. Priced at £12.25, it offers excellent value for its category.
On the nose, this wine presents well-defined aromas characteristic of its style. The palate is well-structured with balanced fruit and acidity, showing good complexity and depth. The finish is clean with pleasant length.
A reliable example of its style that delivers solid value. Worth seeking out.
London Dry, Distillery Heritage, Industry Analysis, Spirits Editorial
- Good for a dinner party
Brought this to a friend's dinner party and it went down well with everyone. Clean tasting, easy to drink, and the bottle design is fun with the circus theme. At £12.25 it's a safe crowd-pleaser without breaking the bank.
12 February 2026
- Fine but nothing special
It's alright. Decent enough red for £12 but I've had better Spanish wines for less. A bit simple for my taste — I was expecting more going on. Not bad with a pasta bake though.
8 February 2026
- Solid weeknight red
Picked this up from Majestic on a whim and honestly really enjoyed it. Nice fruit, not too heavy, and the alcohol doesn't hit you over the head even though it's 14%. Would definitely buy again at that price.
22 December 2025
- Really enjoyed this one
My wife bought this for my birthday dinner and we both absolutely loved it. Really aromatic when you pour it, and it's got this lovely depth to it that kept us coming back for more. Dangerously drinkable for 14% — killed the bottle in no time.
24 November 2025
- It's okay
Had this at a tapas place and thought it was just okay. Nothing wrong with it exactly, it's clean and balanced, but for the price I'd probably go for a Rioja instead. Might just be personal preference though.
23 November 2025
- Great value find
Saw this on a wine list and ordered it because the name made me laugh. Turned out to be genuinely good — the fruit is really expressive and it finishes cleanly without any harshness. Had it with pizza and it worked perfectly. Will be looking for it in shops now.
21 October 2025
- Surprised me!
The guy at my local wine shop recommended this and I'm glad he did. Smells really nice straight away — fruity and fresh. It's well balanced and the finish is smooth, no weird aftertaste. Great with a roast chicken.
17 October 2025
- Decent Spanish red
Not bad at all. Drinks easily and has a nice clean finish. I found it got better after being open for about 20 minutes. Would probably pick it up again if it was on offer but £12.25 feels slightly steep for what it is.
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