Top 100 wines of Aconcagua - Page 3
Discover the top 100 best wines of Aconcagua as well as the best winemakers in the region. Explore the varietals of the wines that are popular of Aconcagua and the best vintages to taste in this region.
Discovering the wine region of Aconcagua
Chilean valley at the foot of the highest summit of the Americas (6,960 m), hot dry climate tempered by Pacific breezes, altitude vineyards up to 1,600 m. Signature Cabernet Sauvignon as red king: powerful with blackcurrant, blackberry, black cherry, eucalyptus, cedar, tobacco and peppery touch, firm tannins and exceptional ageing — home of Errazuriz (1870) and great Chileans (Sena, Don Maximiano). Dense Syrah, spiced Carmenere and supple Merlot as complements.
Discover the grape variety: Pinot grigio
Crisp, light dry whites with a pale, sometimes copper-tinged robe, slender palate and fresh acidity, showing delicate aromas of citrus (lemon, grapefruit), green apple, pear, white flowers, almond and mineral notes. Refreshing profile. Absolute star of northern Italy: Pinot Grigio delle Venezie DOC, Friuli Colli Orientali DOC, Alto Adige DOC and Trentino DOC. Italian synonym for Burgundy's pinot gris (grey mutation of pinot noir), one of Italy's most exported whites.
Food and wine pairing with a wine of Aconcagua
wines from the region of Aconcagua go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, veal or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of american fillet (belgian-style beef tartar), veal roast, country style or rabbit with mustard and tomatoes.
Organoleptic analysis of wine of Aconcagua
On the nose in the region of Aconcagua often reveals types of flavors of pineapple, cream or grapefruit and sometimes also flavors of tropical, citrus or apples. In the mouth in the region of Aconcagua is a powerful with a nice freshness.
