The best wines of Contraviesa-Alpujarra

Discover the best wines of Contraviesa-Alpujarra of Andalousie as well as the best winemakers of Contraviesa-Alpujarra and estates of Contraviesa-Alpujarra to visit. Explore the popular grape varieties of Contraviesa-Alpujarra and the best vintages to taste in this region.

Top wines of Contraviesa-Alpujarra by region

Looking for a good wine of Contraviesa-Alpujarra of Andalousie among the top wines in the region? Check out our tops of the best red, white or effervescent wines of Contraviesa-Alpujarra. Also find some food and wine pairings that may be appropriate with these exceptional wines. Learn more about the region and the wines of Contraviesa-Alpujarra with technical and enological descriptions.

Great red wines of Contraviesa-Alpujarra

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Food and wine pairing with a red wine of Contraviesa-Alpujarra

Red wines from the region of Contraviesa-Alpujarra go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, pasta or veal such as recipes of beef with panang curry (red curry), pasta with peas and bacon or roast veal with chanterelles and cream.

Organoleptic analysis of red wine of Contraviesa-Alpujarra

On the nose the red wine of the region of Contraviesa-Alpujarra. often reveals types of flavors of oak, red fruit or non oak and sometimes also flavors of earth, spices or black fruit. In the mouth the red wine of the region of Contraviesa-Alpujarra. is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.

The best vintages in red wine of Contraviesa-Alpujarra

  • 2006With an average score of 4.30/5
  • 2017With an average score of 4.00/5
  • 2007With an average score of 4.00/5
  • 2008With an average score of 3.97/5
  • 2015With an average score of 3.94/5
  • 2010With an average score of 3.93/5

The most used grape varieties in red wine of Contraviesa-Alpujarra

  • Tempranillo
  • Cabernet Sauvignon
  • Merlot
  • Shiraz/Syrah
  • Pinot Noir
  • Grenache

The best wineries and winemakers for red wine of Contraviesa-Alpujarra

A wine route planned in the region of Contraviesa-Alpujarra? Here are the wineries to visit and the winemakers to meet during your trip in search of the best red wine of Contraviesa-Alpujarra.

Discovering the wine region of Contraviesa-Alpujarra

The wine region of Contraviesa-Alpujarra is located in the region of Andalousie of Spain. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Barranco Oscuro or the Domaine Garcia de Verdevique produce mainly wines red, white and pink. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Contraviesa-Alpujarra are Tempranillo, Cabernet-Sauvignon and Merlot, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Contraviesa-Alpujarra often reveals types of flavors of oak, red fruit or non oak and sometimes also flavors of earth, spices or black fruit.

In the mouth of Contraviesa-Alpujarra is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins. We currently count 5 estates and châteaux in the of Contraviesa-Alpujarra, producing 15 different wines in conventional, organic and biodynamic agriculture. The wines of Contraviesa-Alpujarra go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, pasta or veal.

Great white wines of Contraviesa-Alpujarra

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Food and wine pairing with a white wine of Contraviesa-Alpujarra

White wines from the region of Contraviesa-Alpujarra go well with generally quite well with dishes of pork, rich fish (salmon, tuna etc) or vegetarian such as recipes of brussels sprouts with bacon in a casserole, mexican salad with spicy dressing or quiche lorraine.

The best vintages in white wine of Contraviesa-Alpujarra

  • 2012With an average score of 3.80/5

The most used grape varieties in white wine of Contraviesa-Alpujarra

  • Chardonnay
  • Vijiriega

Discover the grape variety: Pinot noir

Pinot noir is an important red grape variety in Burgundy and Champagne, and its reputation is well known! Great wines such as the Domaine de la Romanée Conti elaborate their wines from this famous grape variety, and make it a great variety. When properly vinified, pinot noit produces red wines of great finesse, with a wide range of aromas depending on its advancement (fruit, undergrowth, leather). it is also the only red grape variety authorized in Alsace. Pinot Noir is not easily cultivated beyond our borders, although it has enjoyed some success in Oregon, the United States, Australia and New Zealand.

Great pink wines of Contraviesa-Alpujarra

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Food and wine pairing with a pink wine of Contraviesa-Alpujarra

Pink wines from the region of Contraviesa-Alpujarra go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or pork such as recipes of improved horse steak, mouse of lamb with honey and thyme or pumpkin and bacon pie.

The most used grape varieties in pink wine of Contraviesa-Alpujarra

  • Tempranillo

The best wineries and winemakers for pink wine of Contraviesa-Alpujarra

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    Discover the grape variety: Grenache

    Grenache noir is a grape variety that originated in Spain. It produces a variety of grape specially used for the elaboration of wine. It is rare to find this grape to eat on our tables. This variety of grape is characterized by medium to large bunches, and grapes of medium size. Grenache noir can be found in many vineyards: South West, Cognac, Bordeaux, Provence & Corsica, Languedoc & Roussillon, Rhone Valley, Loire Valley, Savoie & Bugey, Beaujolais.

    News from the vineyard of Contraviesa-Alpujarra

    Bordeaux’s secondary market share plummets to all-time low

    The region’s trade share slumped to an historic low of 37.7% in 2021 after failing to keep pace with the broader market. It was the first time Bordeaux’s market share had ever fallen below 40%. At the time of writing, it has slipped to 32%, according to Liv-ex. The company divides its main index into a series of sub-indices. Over the past year, the Bordeaux sub-index increased by a modest 11.5%, compared to 43.8% for Burgundy and 51.2% for Champagne. The main challenger to Bordeaux’s throne is B ...

    The Macallan shines as Sotheby’s largest ever spirits auction smashes target

    The auction featured more than 1,000 lots made up exclusively of Scotch whisky. The company gave a combined estimate in the region of $1.5m in the build-up to the event, so it exceeded expectations by more than 66%. The top three lots went to The Macallan, whose enduring popularity shows no signs of waning any time soon. The most expensive lot was The Macallan Millennium Decanter 50 Year Old from 1949, which sold for $40,000. A case of six bottles of Macallan 30 Year Old in their original wooden ...

    Corollary unveils plans to become Oregon’s first exclusively sparkling wine production estate

    The new Eola-Amity site will break ground in the spring of 2023, with about 8 plantable hectares between 180 and 230 metres in elevation. In addition to the elevation, the property sits right in the path of the Van Duzer Corridor. The gap in the Oregon Coast Range allows a flood of cool pacific air, which tempers the warm summer heat each afternoon – making the Willamette Valley as hospitable as it is for grapes like Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. The new Corollary estate vineyards will be planted t ...