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: Merlot
Round and fleshy reds with a velvety texture, showing aromas of ripe plum, black cherry, cocoa and truffle notes with age. Supple tannins, generous alcohol, indulgent finish. Pillar of Libournais (Pomerol with Pétrus, Saint-Émilion with Cheval Blanc and Ausone) and signature of Super Tuscans, Italian Wales and Washington State. A cross of Cabernet Franc × Magdeleine Noire, France's most planted red variety.
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 navarin of lamb, chinese fried shrimp ravioli or andouillette de troyes with chaource sauce.
