The wine region of Méntrida is located in the region of Castille of Spain. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Jiménez-Landi or the Domaine Jiménez-Landi produce mainly wines red, white and pink. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Méntrida are Tempranillo, Cabernet-Sauvignon and Petit Verdot, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Méntrida often reveals types of flavors of cherry, cranberry or red currant and sometimes also flavors of cinnamon, orange or citrus fruit.
In the mouth of Méntrida is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins. We currently count 19 estates and châteaux in the of Méntrida, producing 70 different wines in conventional, organic and biodynamic agriculture. The wines of Méntrida go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, pasta or lamb.
Originally from Bordeaux, Sauvignon, or Sauvignon Blanc, is reputed to be one of the best French grape varieties for white wine. It is a white grape variety, not to be confused with Sauvignon Gris and its pale yellow color, or with Cabernet Sauvignon which produces red wines. Particularly famous thanks to Sancerre, Sauvignon Blanc is cultivated as far as New Zealand, where it produces great wines whose reputation is well established.
wines from the region of Méntrida go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or poultry such as recipes of beef enchilladas au gratin, shoulder of lamb in a crust or leek and fresh salmon tart.
