Top 100 wines of Agrelo - Page 2
Discover the top 100 best wines of Agrelo of Agrelo as well as the best winemakers in the region. Explore the varietals of the wines that are popular of Agrelo and the best vintages to taste in this region.
Discovering the wine region of Agrelo
Argentine sub-region of Luján de Cuyo in Mendoza, high-altitude vineyards (900-1,100 m) at the Andean foothills on alluvial soils. Historic cradle of Argentine Malbec with old vines 40+ years. Signature Malbec as ruling red: powerful and deep with blackberry, plum, violet, blackcurrant, chocolate, vanilla and sweet spices, round tannins and velvety palate — peak for great age-worthy reds (Catena Zapata, Achaval-Ferrer). Firm Cabernet Sauvignon, supple Merlot.
Discover the grape variety: Viognier
Opulent, heady whites, rich and silky, with intense aromas of apricot, yellow peach, mango, violet, honeysuckle and musky, honeyed notes. Discreet acidity, creamy finish. Star of Condrieu AOC and Château-Grillet AOC, co-vinified in Côte-Rôtie with Syrah (up to 20%). Widely exported to California (Central Coast), Australia (Eden Valley) and Languedoc. A Rhône variety.
Food and wine pairing with a wine of Agrelo
wines from the region of Agrelo go well with generally quite well with dishes of pork, rich fish (salmon, tuna etc) or spicy food such as recipes of leek, goat cheese and bacon quiche, sea sauerkraut with white wine or carrot soup with curry and coconut milk.
