Top 100 wines of Rivesaltes
Discover the top 100 best wines of Rivesaltes of Rivesaltes as well as the best winemakers in the region. Explore the varietals of the wines that are popular of Rivesaltes and the best vintages to taste in this region.
Discovering the wine region of Rivesaltes
Great Roussillon appellation for Vins Doux Naturels, ~5,200 ha across Pyrénées-Orientales and Aude. Mutage with neutral spirit halts fermentation. 4 signature styles: Grenat on black Grenache with intense notes of candied cherry, kirsch and cocoa; oxidative Tuilé with prune, coffee, walnut and caramel; Ambré (white Grenache) with honey, candied orange, dried fruits; fruity Rosé strawberry. Exceptional ageing (10-50 years).
Chic aperitif and chocolate dessert pairing.
Discover the grape variety: Macabeo
Structured, aromatic dry whites with an ample palate and moderate acidity, showing aromas of citrus (lemon, grapefruit), white flowers (acacia), pear, green apple, light honey and fresh almond notes. Fine ageing potential. Essential component of Cava DO sparkling (with xarel·lo and parellada), pillar of Rioja DOCa whites (as viura) and Roussillon AOC whites. Autochthonous Aragonese variety, aromatic signature of the great Iberian whites.
Food and wine pairing with a wine of Rivesaltes
wines from the region of Rivesaltes go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, mature and hard cheese or lamb such as recipes of beef in white wine, vegetarian lentil burger or oriental lamb skewers.
