The best wines of Ica
Discover the best wines of Ica as well as the best winemakers of Ica and estates of Ica to visit. Explore the popular grape varieties of Ica and the best vintages to taste in this region.
Top wines of Ica by region
Looking for a good wine of Ica among the top wines in the region? Check out our tops of the best red, white or effervescent wines of Ica. Also find some food and wine pairings that may be appropriate with these exceptional wines. Learn more about the region and the wines of Ica with technical and enological descriptions.
Great red wines of Ica
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Food and wine pairing with a red wine of Ica
Red wines from the region of Ica go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or spicy food such as recipes of boeuf lôc lac (cambodia), blanquette of lamb or tunisian pasta.
Organoleptic analysis of red wine of Ica
On the nose the red wine of the region of Ica. often reveals types of flavors of chocolate, non oak or oak and sometimes also flavors of red fruit, cherry or oaky.
The best vintages in red wine of Ica
- 2007With an average score of 4.00/5
- 2014With an average score of 3.72/5
- 2016With an average score of 3.66/5
- 0With an average score of 3.65/5
- 2018With an average score of 3.64/5
- 2009With an average score of 3.63/5
The most used grape varieties in red wine of Ica
- Cabernet Sauvignon
- Shiraz/Syrah
- Tannat
- Petit Verdot
- Malbec
Discovering the wine region of Ica
Valle de Ica Lies in the Ica province of Peru. It is one of five centres of Grapegrowing within the Protected Designation of Origin for Pisco production, and often appears on labels.
There are around 85 producers in the area. As in other zones, Vineyards dedicated for Pisco are most often planted to members of the Muscat family of grape varieties.
Table wines are also made from varieties including Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec, Syrah and Chardonnay.
Located around 300 kilometers South of Lima, this is one of the driest places on the planet. No rain or frost has ever been recorded here. Vineyards here are sustained by an aquifer containing glacial meltwater from the Andes.
Valle de Ica has a tropical latitude and lies at an altitude of around 400 meters. It does benefit from breezes from the Pacific Ocean; while days are still hot, nights are cooler.
Under these conditions, vineyard harvests are reassuringly predictable. Grapes grown here, unsurprisingly, have high sugars and low acidities.
Great white wines of Ica
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Food and wine pairing with a white wine of Ica
White wines from the region of Ica go well with generally quite well with dishes of rich fish (salmon, tuna etc), shellfish or vegetarian such as recipes of toasted bagel with smoked salmon, quick crayfish chicken or spinach and goat cheese quiche.
Organoleptic analysis of white wine of Ica
On the nose the white wine of the region of Ica. often reveals types of flavors of pineapple, cream or oaky and sometimes also flavors of tropical, citrus or apples.
The best vintages in white wine of Ica
- 2010With an average score of 3.96/5
- 2020With an average score of 3.80/5
- 2019With an average score of 3.51/5
- 2018With an average score of 3.49/5
- 2015With an average score of 3.49/5
- 2017With an average score of 3.48/5
The most used grape varieties in white wine of Ica
- Sauvignon Blanc
- Chardonnay
- Chenin Blanc
- Viognier
- Torrontés
- Albillo
Discover the grape variety: Malbec
Malbec, a high-yielding red grape variety, produces tannic and colourful wines. It is produced in different wine-growing regions and changes its name according to the grape variety. Called Auxerrois in Cahors, Malbec in Bordeaux, it is also known as Côt. 6,000 hectares of the Malbec grape are grown in France (in decline since the 1950s). Malbec is also very successful in Argentina. The country has become the world's leading producer of Malbec and offers wines with great potential.
Great sparkling wines of Ica
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Food and wine pairing with a sparkling wine of Ica
Sparkling wines from the region of Ica go well with generally quite well with dishes of veal, pork or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of traditional veal stew, traditional welsh dark beer or stuffed duck or goose neck.
Organoleptic analysis of sparkling wine of Ica
On the nose the sparkling wine of the region of Ica. often reveals types of flavors of tropical, citrus or green apple and sometimes also flavors of non oak, microbio or tree fruit.
The best vintages in sparkling wine of Ica
- 2017With an average score of 3.90/5
- 2013With an average score of 3.80/5
- 2014With an average score of 3.63/5
- 2016With an average score of 3.53/5
- 2011With an average score of 3.50/5
- 2018With an average score of 3.38/5
The most used grape varieties in sparkling wine of Ica
- Muscat of Alexandria
- Chenin Blanc
- Chardonnay
- Sauvignon Blanc
- Pinot Noir
- Albillo Mayor
The word of the wine: Rosé (champagne)
Unique rosé wine made by blending white wine with a small amount of red Champagne. It is however possible to vinify the must directly into rosé.
Great pink wines of Ica
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Food and wine pairing with a pink wine of Ica
Pink wines from the region of Ica go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or spicy food such as recipes of express veal stew in a pressure cooker, lamb marinated in white wine or chicken in sauce.
Organoleptic analysis of pink wine of Ica
On the nose the pink wine of the region of Ica. often reveals types of flavors of earth, red fruit or floral.
The best vintages in pink wine of Ica
- 2012With an average score of 3.80/5
- 2018With an average score of 3.60/5
- 2017With an average score of 3.50/5
- 2019With an average score of 3.47/5
- 0With an average score of 3.33/5
- 2014With an average score of 3.33/5
The most used grape varieties in pink wine of Ica
- Shiraz/Syrah
- Malbec
- Chenin Blanc
- Moscatel de Alejandría
- Viognier
- Nielluccio
Discover the grape variety: Colombard
Colombard is one of the oldest grape varieties in the Charentes. This golden white grape variety is a cross between Chenin and Gouais. The young leaves of colombard are yellow with bronze patches. The adult leaves may be three-lobed or whole, depending on the variety. Its branches are cottony. The bunches of this variety are thick and cylindrical. Its elliptical berries are medium-sized. They change color until they ripen, ranging from greenish white to golden yellow. Colombard is associated with an average budding. It is particularly susceptible to leafhoppers, grape worms, mites, mildew, powdery mildew and gray mold. It is also sensitive to water stress, but is not very sensitive to wind. It ripens late in the second half of the year. There are a dozen approved clones of Colombard, the best known of which are 608, 607 and 606. This variety produces a full-bodied, fine white wine. Aromas of lime, nectarine, boxwood, citrus and exotic fruits are released.
Great sweet wines of Ica
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Food and wine pairing with a sweet wine of Ica
Sweet wines from the region of Ica go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, spicy food or mature and hard cheese such as recipes of tata simone's dumplings, chicken with courgettes and curry or eggplant lasagna.
The best vintages in sweet wine of Ica
- 2019With an average score of 3.57/5
- 0With an average score of 3.54/5
- 2015With an average score of 3.48/5
- 2016With an average score of 3.31/5
- 2018With an average score of 3.21/5
- 2017With an average score of 3.17/5
The most used grape varieties in sweet wine of Ica
- Quebranta
- Moscatel de Alejandría
- Malbec
- Tannat
- Italia
The word of the wine: Stripped
Said of a wine that is generally too old and has lost its colour, volume and power.
Great natural sweet wines of Ica
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Food and wine pairing with a natural-sweet wine of Ica
Natural sweet wines from the region of Ica go well with generally quite well with dishes such as recipes .
Discover the grape variety: Tannat
Tannat is a red grape variety from Béarn which belongs to the cotoïdes family. Present in several vineyards of France, it occupies nearly 3,000 ha. Its leaves are reddish with tan patches. Its bunches are either of normal size or larger. Its berries have a thin skin and are rounded. Its foliage has a swarthy appearance. This variety must be pruned long because it is vigorous. It likes sandy and gravelly soils. Tannat is often exposed to leafhoppers and mites. It is also somewhat susceptible to grey rot. It has 11 approved clones, including 474, 717 and 794. Once mature, this variety produces acidic, fruity, tannic, acidic and full-bodied wines. Various aromas emerge, notably tobacco, cinnamon and exotic wood. Tannat is rarely used alone. It is combined with iron-servadou to obtain a fruitier taste or with cabernet sauvignon to be more rounded.