The best wines of Central
Discover the best wines of Central as well as the best winemakers of Central and estates of Central to visit. Explore the popular grape varieties of Central and the best vintages to taste in this region.
Top wines of Central by region
Looking for a good wine of Central among the top wines in the region? Check out our tops of the best red, white or effervescent wines of Central. Also find some food and wine pairings that may be appropriate with these exceptional wines. Learn more about the region and the wines of Central with technical and enological descriptions.
Great red wines of Central
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Food and wine pairing with a red wine of Central
Red wines from the region of Central go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of autumn beef bourguignon, lamb chops with honey and spices or aiguillettes of duck with auvergne blue cheese.
Organoleptic analysis of red wine of Central
On the nose the red wine of the region of Central. often reveals types of flavors of plum, leather or non oak and sometimes also flavors of earth, oak or black fruit. In the mouth the red wine of the region of Central. is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
The best vintages in red wine of Central
- 2015With an average score of 3.68/5
- 2016With an average score of 3.63/5
- 2020With an average score of 3.60/5
- 2017With an average score of 3.56/5
- 2010With an average score of 3.50/5
- 2011With an average score of 3.40/5
The most used grape varieties in red wine of Central
- Tannat
- Cabernet Sauvignon
- Tempranillo
- Pinot Noir
Discovering the wine region of Central
The wine region of Central of Uruguay. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine El Capricho or the Domaine El Capricho produce mainly wines red, white and pink. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Central are Tannat, Cabernet-Sauvignon and Tempranillo, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Central often reveals types of flavors of plum, leather or non oak and sometimes also flavors of earth, oak or black fruit.
In the mouth of Central is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins. We currently count 2 estates and châteaux in the of Central, producing 19 different wines in conventional, organic and biodynamic agriculture. The wines of Central go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison).
Great white wines of Central
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Food and wine pairing with a white wine of Central
White wines from the region of Central go well with generally quite well with dishes of pork, shellfish or vegetarian such as recipes of guinea fowl with cabbage, spanish paella or vegan leek and tofu quiche.
The best vintages in white wine of Central
- 2017With an average score of 3.50/5
- 2018With an average score of 3.40/5
- 2016With an average score of 3.40/5
- 2015With an average score of 3.30/5
The most used grape varieties in white wine of Central
- Verdejo
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.
Great pink wines of Central
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Food and wine pairing with a pink wine of Central
Pink wines from the region of Central go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef such as recipes of quick beef bourguignon.
The most used grape varieties in pink wine of Central
- Tannat
Discover the grape variety: Tempranillo
The black Tempranillo is a grape variety native to 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-sized bunches and medium-sized grapes. The black Tempranillo can be found in several vineyards: South-West, Languedoc & Roussillon, Cognac, Bordeaux, Rhone valley, Provence & Corsica, Loire valley, Savoie & Bugey, Beaujolais.
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