The wine region of Calatayud is located in the region of Aragon of Spain. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Breca or the Domaine Bodegas Ateca produce mainly wines red, white and pink. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Calatayud are Tempranillo, Cabernet-Sauvignon and Merlot, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Calatayud often reveals types of flavors of red fruit, molasses or salt and sometimes also flavors of nutmeg, dried strawberry or sour cherry.
In the mouth of Calatayud is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins. We currently count 88 estates and châteaux in the of Calatayud, producing 310 different wines in conventional, organic and biodynamic agriculture. The wines of Calatayud go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, pasta or lamb.
The white Chardonnay is a grape variety that originated in France (Burgundy). It produces a variety of grape specially used for wine making. It is rare to find this grape to eat on our tables. This variety of grape is characterized by small bunches, and small grapes. White Chardonnay can be found in many vineyards: South West, Burgundy, Jura, Languedoc & Roussillon, Cognac, Bordeaux, Beaujolais, Savoie & Bugey, Loire Valley, Champagne, Rhone Valley, Armagnac, Lorraine, Alsace, Provence & Corsica.
wines from the region of Calatayud go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, pasta or lamb such as recipes of picadillo, saffron pasta with prawns or pan-fried lamb heart.
On the nose in the region of Calatayud often reveals types of flavors of red fruit, black fruit or vanilla and sometimes also flavors of non oak, oak or spices. In the mouth in the region of Calatayud is a powerful with a nice freshness.
