Top 100 red wines of Ribeira Sacra - Page 3

Discover the top 100 best red wines of Ribeira Sacra of Ribeira Sacra as well as the best winemakers in the region. Explore the varietals of the red wines that are popular of Ribeira Sacra and the best vintages to taste in this region.

Discovering the wine region of Ribeira Sacra

The wine region of Ribeira Sacra is located in the region of Galice of Spain. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Raúl Pérez or the Domaine Daterra Viticultores produce mainly wines red, white and pink. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Ribeira Sacra are Mencia, Albarino and Tempranillo, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Ribeira Sacra often reveals types of flavors of cream, balsamic or pineapple and sometimes also flavors of dried fruit, floral or mulberry.

In the mouth of Ribeira Sacra is a powerful with a nice freshness. We currently count 122 estates and châteaux in the of Ribeira Sacra, producing 326 different wines in conventional, organic and biodynamic agriculture. The wines of Ribeira Sacra go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, pasta or veal.

Discover the grape variety: Mencia

Spanish, more precisely from the Duero Valley where it is still very present. According to some ampelographers, it is close to Cabernet Franc.

News from the vineyard of Ribeira Sacra

Annona Dodoo secures Decanter 360 Academy trainee role

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Brad Pitt reopens Miraval Studios at Provence wine estate

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Food and Chablis wines pairing, by Debra MEIBURG and Ivy NG

On December 10, 2020, four Hong Kong personalities discussed Chablis wines on a live webinar: Yang LU, Master Sommelier and Official Bourgogne Wines Ambassador, Debra MEIBURG, Master of Wine, Ivy NG, Official Bourgogne Wines Ambassador and Rebecca LEUNG, wine expert. In this 4-minute clip, Debra MEIBURG and Ivy NG illustrate how easily Chablis wines complement all kinds of food, all the way from cheese to caviar! #Chablis #PureChablis ...