Top 100 red wines of Center
Discover the top 100 best red wines of Center as well as the best winemakers in the region. Explore the varietals of the red wines that are popular of Center and the best vintages to taste in this region.
Discovering the wine region of Center
The wine region of Center of Mexico. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Cava Quintanilla or the Domaine Cuna de Tierra produce mainly wines red, white and pink. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Center are Cabernet-Sauvignon, Merlot and Malbec, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Center often reveals types of flavors of cherry, spices or dried fruit and sometimes also flavors of tree fruit, melon or stone.
In the mouth of Center is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins. We currently count 6 estates and châteaux in the of Center, producing 31 different wines in conventional, organic and biodynamic agriculture. The wines of Center go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison).
Discover the grape variety: Carignan
Mainly cultivated in the Languedoc region, carignan originates from Spain. Because of its very resistant branches, it is often called hardwood. Its bunches are quite large. They are compact and winged with a lignified stalk. The berries are spherical in shape and take on a bluish-black colour. Carignan has a total of 25 approved clones, the best known of which are 274, 65 and 9. The carignan buds at the beginning of June and is protected from spring frosts. It does not reach maturity until the third period. Also, this grape variety needs warmth and sunshine. It appreciates dry and not very fertile soils. Carignan vines can live for more than 100 years. Those that are more than 30 years old produce a better wine. This wine is well coloured. It is generous and powerful at the same time. Pepper, cherry, blackberry, banana, raspberry, almond, prune and violet are some of the aromas that this grape variety gives off.
Food and wine pairing with a red wine of Center
red wines from the region of Center go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or poultry such as recipes of oxtail with seed sauce, lamb mouse confit in wine or stuffed eggplant (with vegetables or mixed).
