The flavor of cedar in wine of Villa de Leyva

Discover the of Villa de Leyva wines revealing the of cedar flavor during the olphactive analysis (nose) and during the gustative analysis (mouth).

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The wine region of Villa de Leyva of . Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Marqués de Villa de Leyva or the Domaine Marqués de Villa de Leyva produce mainly wines red, sweet and white. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Villa de Leyva are Cabernet-Sauvignon, Nero d'Avola and Merlot, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Villa de Leyva often reveals types of flavors of non oak, oak or spices and sometimes also flavors of tropical fruit, earth or black fruit.

We currently count 4 estates and châteaux in the of Villa de Leyva, producing 24 different wines in conventional, organic and biodynamic agriculture. The wines of Villa de Leyva go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or spicy food.

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