The wine region of Laujar-Alpujarra is located in the region of Andalousie of Spain. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Cepa Bosquet or the Domaine Cepa Bosquet produce mainly wines red, white and sweet. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Laujar-Alpujarra are Tempranillo, Merlot and Chardonnay, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Laujar-Alpujarra often reveals types of flavors of microbio, oak or tree fruit and sometimes also flavors of spices.
In the mouth of Laujar-Alpujarra is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins. We currently count 4 estates and châteaux in the of Laujar-Alpujarra, producing 20 different wines in conventional, organic and biodynamic agriculture. The wines of Laujar-Alpujarra go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison).
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