Discover the top 100 best white wines of Aragon as well as the best winemakers in the region. Explore the varietals of the white wines that are popular of Aragon and the best vintages to taste in this region.
Autonomous community of northeast Spain, historic kingdom of Iberian red Grenache (~75%). Signature Garnacha: generous and sun-drenched with signature ripe cherry, crushed strawberry, garrigue, kirsch, sweet spice and a balsamic touch, round tannins and a warm, alcoholic palate. 4 major DOs: Cariñena the largest (old vines), Calatayud high-altitude, Campo de Borja and Somontano at the Pyrenean foothills. Fresh Macabeo and Garnacha blanca whites.
Dry continental climate.
Whites with many faces: mineral and taut at Chablis (lemon, green apple, flint), opulent and buttery at Meursault and Puligny-Montrachet (hazelnut, brioche, yellow fruits), tense and chalky in Champagne (Blanc de Blancs). Also vinified sparkling and widely exported (Sonoma, Margaret River, Casablanca). A Burgundian variety, a cross of Pinot Noir × Gouais Blanc, half-sibling of Aligoté.
white wines from the region of Aragon go well with generally quite well with dishes of pork, rich fish (salmon, tuna etc) or vegetarian such as recipes of north welsch, salmon steaks with cream sauce or salmon and goat cheese quiche.
On the nose in the region of Aragon often reveals types of flavors of grapefruit, citrus or apples and sometimes also flavors of peach, minerality or pear. In the mouth in the region of Aragon is a powerful with a nice freshness.
