The wine region of Uclés is located in the region of Castille of Spain. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Bodegas Fontana or the Domaine Apóstata produce mainly wines red, white and pink. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Uclés are Tempranillo, Verdejo and Cabernet-Sauvignon, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Uclés often reveals types of flavors of cherry, cheese or pepper and sometimes also flavors of black fruits, lemon or chocolate.
In the mouth of Uclés is a powerful with a nice freshness. We currently count 11 estates and châteaux in the of Uclés, producing 64 different wines in conventional, organic and biodynamic agriculture. The wines of Uclés go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, pasta or veal.
Bordeaux 2021 en primeur releases really picked up speed this week, and the launch of Ausone, Pichon Longueville Comtesse de Lalande, Canon, Montrose, Léoville Poyferré, Beychevelle and La Gaffelière in recent days – to name just a few – has given prospective buyers plenty to look at. Let’s not forget the debut for Lafite Rothschild 2021, too. Ausone, Canon and Pichon Comtesse 2021 Ausone is St-Emilion wine royalty, of course, and UK merchant Bordeaux Index quoted a release price of £6,000 (12x7 ...
When I first visited Bordeaux, the sleepy landscape of turreted stone châteaux and vineyards seemed timeless, with traditions so well established you felt they would go on forever. But new energy in this famous wine region is visible and audible: bees buzz and sheep graze in organic vineyards; brand-new cellars brim with sustainable features and wine fermenting in trendy amphorae; unusual grapes are gaining attention; and the number of women in key roles keeps growing. Yoga among the vines is s ...
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