The flavor of bramble in wine of Valle de Parras
Discover the of Valle de Parras wines revealing the of bramble flavor during the olphactive analysis (nose) and during the gustative analysis (mouth).
The wine region of Valle de Parras of Mexico. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Bodegas San Lorenzo or the Domaine Don Leo produce mainly wines red, white and pink. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Valle de Parras are Cabernet-Sauvignon, Merlot and Tempranillo, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Valle de Parras often reveals types of flavors of cherry, black fruit or dark fruit and sometimes also flavors of cedar, non oak or earth.
In the mouth of Valle de Parras is a powerful. We currently count 17 estates and châteaux in the of Valle de Parras, producing 110 different wines in conventional, organic and biodynamic agriculture. The wines of Valle de Parras go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or poultry.
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