The flavor of tar in wine of Austral

Discover the of Austral wines revealing the of tar flavor during the olphactive analysis (nose) and during the gustative analysis (mouth).

More information on of Austral flavors

The wine region of Austral of Chile. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Trapi del Bueno or the Domaine Casa Silva produce mainly wines red and white. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Austral are Chardonnay, Pinot noir and Riesling, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Austral often reveals types of flavors of earth, vegetal or tree fruit and sometimes also flavors of citrus fruit, oak or red fruit.

In the mouth of Austral is a powerful with a nice freshness. We currently count 4 estates and châteaux in the of Austral, producing 6 different wines in conventional, organic and biodynamic agriculture. The wines of Austral go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, veal or game (deer, venison).

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