Top 100 wines of Somontano
Discover the top 100 best wines of Somontano of Somontano as well as the best winemakers in the region. Explore the varietals of the wines that are popular of Somontano and the best vintages to taste in this region.
Discovering the wine region of Somontano
Aragonese DO at the foot of the Pyrenees ("below the mountain"), 4,300 ha between 350-1,000 m. A cosmopolitan vineyard mixing native and international grapes. Dense reds with signature notes of blackberry, cherry, spices and a balsamic touch: spicy Tempranillo, firm Cabernet Sauvignon, round Merlot, sunny Garnacha, rare native Moristel and Parraleta. Fresh Macabeo, ample Chardonnay, opulent Gewürztraminer whites (lychee, rose).
Temperate continental climate. A marked qualitative renewal.
Discover the grape variety: Parellada
Lively, elegant whites with finely chiselled acidity and a light palate, with aromas of lemon, green apple, white flowers, fresh herbs and discreet mineral notes. Brings freshness and aromatic finesse to Cava DO blends (with macabeo and xarel-lo), defining the taut identity of Catalan sparkling wines. Also as light still whites in Penedès DO and Conca de Barberà DO. Native Catalan variety grown at altitude.
Food and wine pairing with a wine of Somontano
wines from the region of Somontano go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, pasta or veal such as recipes of picadillo, pumpkin and courgette lasagne or pork chops with veal stock sauce.
