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.
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.
Rich, aromatic dry whites with a pale golden colour, an ample palate and moderate acidity, showing signature aromas of ripe yellow fruits (peach, apricot, pear), white flowers (orange blossom), candied citrus, fennel and mineral notes. Fine ageing potential in barrel and cellaring ability. A qualitative star of Terra Alta DO, Priorat DOQ and Empordà DO, also the Roussillon. Spanish synonym of Grenache Blanc, a white-skinned mutation of Grenache.
wines from the region of Somontano go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, pasta or veal such as recipes of melt-in-the-mouth pork tenderloin casserole, lasagne with two salmons or chicken with rice for cookeo robot.
On the nose in the region of Somontano often reveals types of flavors of cherry, oak or red fruit and sometimes also flavors of black fruit, earth or tree fruit. In the mouth in the region of Somontano is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
