The flavor of black currant in wine of Galice

Discover the of Galice wines revealing the of black currant flavor during the olphactive analysis (nose) and during the gustative analysis (mouth).

Wine flavors >black currant >Spain >Galice
1Winery Castro Candaz - A Boca do DemoA Boca do DemoWinery Castro CandazNote - 1Note - 1Note - 1Note - 1Note - 0
2Winery Dominio do Bibei - Ribeira Sacra LalamaRibeira Sacra LalamaWinery Dominio do BibeiNote - 1Note - 1Note - 1Note - 1Note - 0
3Winery Guimaro - Ribeira Sacra MenciaRibeira Sacra MenciaWinery GuimaroNote - 1Note - 1Note - 1Note - 0.5Note - 0
4Winery Folklore - Albari&ntildeoAlbariñoWinery FolkloreNote - 1Note - 1Note - 1Note - 0.5Note - 0
5Winery Silice - TintoTintoWinery SiliceNote - 1Note - 1Note - 1Note - 0.5Note - 0
6Winery Valdesil - Valderroa MenciaValderroa MenciaWinery ValdesilNote - 1Note - 1Note - 1Note - 0.5Note - 0

More information on of Galice flavors

Galicia is one of the 17 first-level administrative regions (called comunidades autónomas) of Spain. It occupies the northwestern corner of the Iberian Peninsula, and is exposed on two sides to the Atlantic Ocean. To the South is Portugal, to the east Castilla y Leon. Viticulture has a Long tradition in Galicia, introduced to the region by the ancient Romans and continued by monks throughout the Middle Ages.

Today, Galicia is best known for its Rias Baixas wines - crisp, Aromatic whites made mainly from Albarino. Galician wines bear striking similarities to those of Minho (notably Vinho Verde), just across the border in Portugal. Shaped by the waves and winds of the Atlantic, the Galician coastline is spectacular; steep cliffs alternate with coastal coves called rías. The interior of the region is characterized by Green hills that rise gently eastward toward the Cantabrian Mountains, reaching heights of 2,000 metres (6,600 feet).

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What are the typical grape varieties with flavor de black currant of Galice?

  • MenciaIn 5% of wines with flavor de black currant
  • AlbarinoIn 1% of wines with flavor de black currant
  • TrousseauIn 1% of wines with flavor de black currant

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