The wine region of Conca de Barberà is located in the region of Catalogne of Spain. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Torres or the Domaine Torres produce mainly wines red, white and pink. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Conca de Barberà are Trepat, Cabernet-Sauvignon and Merlot, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Conca de Barberà often reveals types of flavors of cherry, dark chocolate or cinnamon and sometimes also flavors of toasty, raisin or cassis.
In the mouth of Conca de Barberà is a powerful with a nice freshness. We currently count 47 estates and châteaux in the of Conca de Barberà, producing 208 different wines in conventional, organic and biodynamic agriculture. The wines of Conca de Barberà go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, pasta or veal.
The white Chardonnay is a grape variety that originated in France (Burgundy). It produces a variety of grape specially used for wine making. It is rare to find this grape to eat on our tables. This variety of grape is characterized by small bunches, and small grapes. White Chardonnay can be found in many vineyards: South West, Burgundy, Jura, Languedoc & Roussillon, Cognac, Bordeaux, Beaujolais, Savoie & Bugey, Loire Valley, Champagne, Rhone Valley, Armagnac, Lorraine, Alsace, Provence & Corsica.
wines from the region of Conca de Barberà go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, pasta or veal such as recipes of pasta al forno (baked pasta), awara broth or escargots à la bordelaise.
On the nose in the region of Conca de Barberà often reveals types of flavors of oak, citrus fruit or red fruit and sometimes also flavors of tree fruit. In the mouth in the region of Conca de Barberà is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
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