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 greek moussaka, dad's lamb mouse or duck breast with honey-orange sauce.
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
- 1998With an average score of 4.20/5
- 1999With an average score of 4.20/5
- 2019With 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 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 pan-fried salmon with lemon and dill sauce, linguine with squid ink and cockles or zucchini quiche.
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
Discover the grape variety: Cabernet franc
Cabernet Franc is one of the oldest red grape varieties in Bordeaux. The Libourne region is its terroir where it develops best. The terroirs of Saint-Emilion and Fronsac allow it to mature and develop its best range of aromas. It is also the majority in many blends. The very famous Château Cheval Blanc, for example, uses 60% Cabernet Franc. The wines produced with Cabernet Franc are medium in colour with fine tannins and subtle aromas of small red fruits and spices. When blended with Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon, it brings complexity and a bouquet of aromas to the wine. It produces fruity wines that can be drunk quite quickly, but whose great vintages can be kept for a long time. It is an earlier grape variety than Cabernet Sauvignon, which means that it is planted as far north as the Loire Valley. In Anjou, it is also used to make sweet rosé wines. Cabernet Franc is now used in some twenty countries in Europe and throughout the world.
Great sparkling wines of Rivera
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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 zucchini lasagna, cod brandade without potatoes or tuna, pepper and tomato 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
- 2014With an average score of 3.60/5
- 2011With an average score of 3.60/5
The most used grape varieties in sparkling wine of Rivera
- Chardonnay
- Moscato
The word of the wine: Serious
A Bordeaux term for small pebbles from the Pyrenees, eroded, rounded and transported by the Garonne to Aquitaine. They are mainly found on the left bank in the area.... known as the Graves, and further downstream in the Médoc. By extension, gravel is found in other regions, brought by other rivers or even glaciers.
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
- 2019With an average score of 3.00/5
Discover the grape variety: Sauvignon
Sauvignon Gris is a grape variety that originated in France (South-West). 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 bunches and small grapes. Sauvignon Gris can be found in many vineyards: South West, Languedoc & Roussillon, Cognac, Bordeaux, Loire Valley, Burgundy, Jura, Beaujolais, Armagnac, Provence & Corsica, Rhone Valley, Savoie & Bugey.
Great sweet wines of Rivera
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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 fillet of beef in a foie gras and truffle crust, lamb curry with coconut milk or rabbit with cider and prunes.
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
- 2007With an average score of 4.00/5
The most used grape varieties in sweet wine of Rivera
- Tannat
The word of the wine: Yellow wine
White wines from the Jura region aged in oak barrels without topping up for at least 6 years. A veil of yeast forms on the surface of the wine, which undergoes slow oxidation, giving it a particular taste reminiscent of nuts.
News from the vineyard of Rivera
In recent years, more and more people have been paying attention to Uruguay’s wine scene thanks to the distinctive identity of its coastal regions, which are swept by winds from the Atlantic Ocean and the Río de la Plata. The country’s proximity to the ocean and one of the largest rivers on the planet means that the vintage effect is quite prominent here. Each harvest depends on the rainfall, sun and strength of the winds experienced that year. Today, Uruguay has around 5,966ha under vine distri ...
In recent years, more and more people have been paying attention to Uruguay’s wine scene thanks to the distinctive identity of its coastal regions, which are swept by winds from the Atlantic Ocean and the Río de la Plata. The country’s proximity to the ocean and one of the largest rivers on the planet means that the vintage effect is quite prominent here. Each harvest depends on the rainfall, sun and strength of the winds experienced that year. Today, Uruguay has around 5,966ha under vine distri ...
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