The wine region of Sierras de Málaga is located in the region of Andalousie of Spain. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Los Aguilares or the Domaine Los Aguilares produce mainly wines red, white and pink. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Sierras de Málaga are Cabernet-Sauvignon, Petit Verdot and Tempranillo, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Sierras de Málaga often reveals types of flavors of cherry, perfume or honey and sometimes also flavors of jasmine, grass or orange.
In the mouth of Sierras de Málaga is a powerful with a nice freshness. We currently count 41 estates and châteaux in the of Sierras de Málaga, producing 138 different wines in conventional, organic and biodynamic agriculture. The wines of Sierras de Málaga go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, pasta or veal.
Guigal has acquired Château d’Aqueria for an undisclosed fee in a deal that adds to a sense of fresh dynamism in the historic vineyards of Tavel, a rosé-only appellation that lies on the west bank of the Rhône river in southern France. Marcel Guigal, son of Guigal domaine founder Etienne, said, ‘Our family is delighted to join the Tavel appellation and to participate in the promotion of this great gastronomic rosé.’ Château d’Aqueria. Photo credit: Courtesy of E. Guigal. The purchase puts ...
You don’t need a state-of-the-art winery to make wine. You don’t need rows of pristine oak barrels. One thing you do need to make good wine is good vines. Have you ever asked yourself where all these vines come from? How do they find their way into the ground? It used to be easy. In the past, winemakers simply took cuttings from their vineyards, propagated them, and planted them in the ground. But phylloxera put a stop to that. What was a simple process acquired layers of complexity: winemakers ...
Not so long ago, most Hermitage was a blend of different vineyards from across the hill. However, since the 1990s we’ve seen an increasing range of single-vineyard wines being made. Getting a handle on the most important sites will help guide you to a style you enjoy, and even if you prefer blended wines, becoming familiar with the individual Hermitage lieux-dits will enrich your drinking experience. Scroll down to see Matt Walls’ tasting notes and scores for seven wines from Hermitage lie ...
