The best wines of Rivera
Discover the best wines of Rivera as well as the best winemakers of Rivera and estates of Rivera to visit. Explore the popular grape varieties of Rivera and the best vintages to taste in this region.
Top wines of Rivera by region
Looking for a good wine of Rivera among the top wines in the region? Check out our tops of the best red, white or effervescent wines of Rivera. Also find some food and wine pairings that may be appropriate with these exceptional wines. Learn more about the region and the wines of Rivera with technical and enological descriptions.
Great red wines of Rivera
See the top 100 best red wines of RiveraWant to buy a red wine of Rivera cheap or sell a red wine of Rivera at the best price on the market? Find out which ones are popular and which ones to keep in your cellar for a few more years.
Food and wine pairing with a red wine of Rivera
Red wines from the region of Rivera go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of authentic bolognese sauce (ragù di carne), lamb chops with lemon and herbs or oven roasted rabbit that cooks itself!.
Organoleptic analysis of red wine of Rivera
On the nose the red wine of the region of Rivera. often reveals types of flavors of non oak, earth or microbio and sometimes also flavors of vegetal, oak or spices. In the mouth the red wine of the region of Rivera. is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
The best vintages in red wine of Rivera
- 2002With an average score of 4.35/5
- 2001With an average score of 4.30/5
- 2019With an average score of 4.20/5
- 1999With an average score of 4.20/5
- 1998With an average score of 4.20/5
- 2015With an average score of 4.10/5
The most used grape varieties in red wine of Rivera
- Tannat
- Cabernet Sauvignon
- Merlot
- Cabernet Franc
- Pinot Noir
- Petit Manseng
The best wineries and winemakers for red wine of Rivera
A wine route planned in the region of Rivera? Here are the wineries to visit and the winemakers to meet during your trip in search of the best red wine of Rivera.
- Winery Atelier Carrau Cerro Chapeu with Javier Carrau as winemaker
- Winery Viñas del 636 Cerro Chapeu
Discovering the wine region of Rivera
The wine region of Rivera of Uruguay. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Bodegas Carrau or the Domaine Cerro Chapeu produce mainly wines red and white. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Rivera are Tannat, Cabernet-Sauvignon and Pinot noir, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Rivera often reveals types of flavors of apricot, tree fruit or citrus fruit and sometimes also flavors of non oak, earth or microbio.
In the mouth of Rivera is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins. We currently count 8 estates and châteaux in the of Rivera, producing 12 different wines in conventional, organic and biodynamic agriculture. The wines of Rivera go well with generally quite well with dishes of rich fish (salmon, tuna etc), shellfish or vegetarian.
Great white wines of Rivera
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Food and wine pairing with a white wine of Rivera
White wines from the region of Rivera go well with generally quite well with dishes of rich fish (salmon, tuna etc), shellfish or vegetarian such as recipes of salmon with honey and soy, salt and pepper shrimp or broccoli and blue cheese quiche without pastry.
Organoleptic analysis of white wine of Rivera
On the nose the white wine of the region of Rivera. often reveals types of flavors of apricot, tree fruit or citrus fruit and sometimes also flavors of earth, microbio or tropical fruit.
The best vintages in white wine of Rivera
- 2019With an average score of 3.90/5
- 2018With an average score of 3.88/5
- 2015With an average score of 3.70/5
- 2013With an average score of 3.66/5
- 2020With an average score of 3.60/5
- 2012With an average score of 3.54/5
The most used grape varieties in white wine of Rivera
- Sauvignon Blanc
- Chardonnay
- Moscato
- Petit Manseng
Discover the grape variety: Merlot
Merlot noir is a grape variety that originated in France (Bordeaux). It produces a variety of grape specially used for wine making. It is rare to find this grape to eat on our tables. This variety of grape is characterized by small to medium sized bunches, and medium sized grapes. Merlot noir can be found in many vineyards: South West, Languedoc & Roussillon, Cognac, Bordeaux, Loire Valley, Armagnac, Burgundy, Jura, Champagne, Rhone Valley, Beaujolais, Provence & Corsica, Savoie & Bugey.
Great sparkling wines of Rivera
See the top 100 best sparkling wines of RiveraWant to buy a sparkling wine of Rivera cheap or sell a sparkling wine of Rivera at the best price on the market? Find out which ones are popular and which ones to keep in your cellar for a few more years.
Food and wine pairing with a sparkling wine of Rivera
Sparkling wines from the region of Rivera go well with generally quite well with dishes of pork, rich fish (salmon, tuna etc) or vegetarian such as recipes of oven roasted rabbit that cooks itself!, skate wing with shallots or zucchini quiche.
Organoleptic analysis of sparkling wine of Rivera
On the nose the sparkling wine of the region of Rivera. often reveals types of flavors of non oak, microbio or tree fruit.
The best vintages in sparkling wine of Rivera
- 2010With an average score of 4.10/5
- 2009With an average score of 3.90/5
- 2005With an average score of 3.90/5
- 2012With an average score of 3.80/5
- 0With an average score of 3.70/5
- 2014With an average score of 3.60/5
The most used grape varieties in sparkling wine of Rivera
- Chardonnay
- Moscato
The word of the wine: Stirring (champagne)
Manual operation (on a "desk") or mechanical (with a "gyropalette") which allows the deposit created by the yeasts (see tirage) to go down to the neck of the bottle for disgorging.
Great pink wines of Rivera
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Food and wine pairing with a pink wine of Rivera
Pink wines from the region of Rivera go well with generally quite well with dishes such as recipes .
The best vintages in pink wine of Rivera
- 0With an average score of 3.40/5
- 2019With an average score of 3.00/5
Discover the grape variety: Sauvignon blanc
Originally from Bordeaux, Sauvignon, or Sauvignon Blanc, is reputed to be one of the best French grape varieties for white wine. It is a white grape variety, not to be confused with Sauvignon Gris and its pale yellow color, or with Cabernet Sauvignon which produces red wines. Particularly famous thanks to Sancerre, Sauvignon Blanc is cultivated as far as New Zealand, where it produces great wines whose reputation is well established.
Great sweet wines of Rivera
See the top 100 best sweet wines of RiveraWant to buy a sweet wine of Rivera cheap or sell a sweet wine of Rivera at the best price on the market? Find out which ones are popular and which ones to keep in your cellar for a few more years.
Food and wine pairing with a sweet wine of Rivera
Sweet wines from the region of Rivera go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of celine's version of moussaka (5th meeting), shish kebab or wild boar ragout with kriek.
Organoleptic analysis of sweet wine of Rivera
On the nose the sweet wine of the region of Rivera. often reveals types of flavors of non oak, earth or oak and sometimes also flavors of black fruit. In the mouth the sweet wine of the region of Rivera. is a powerful mainly marked by the residual sugar.
The best vintages in sweet wine of Rivera
- 2006With an average score of 4.20/5
- 2016With an average score of 4.10/5
- 2011With an average score of 4.10/5
- 0With an average score of 4.10/5
- 2007With an average score of 4.00/5
The most used grape varieties in sweet wine of Rivera
- Tannat
The word of the wine: Varietal wine
Name given to the local wine (IGP), produced from a single grape variety that gives the wine its characteristics of structure and aroma. The Languedoc is the leading producer of this type of wine, from most of the major French grape varieties.
Discover other regions and appellation of Rivera
A wine route in the region of Rivera ? Visit the most beautiful wine towns and villages
- Montevideo