Winery Abbotts & DelaunayAlto Stratus
Red wine
In the mouth this red wine is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
This wine generally goes well with beef, veal or pasta.
Taste structure of the Alto Stratus from the Winery Abbotts & Delaunay
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Alto Stratus of Winery Abbotts & Delaunay in the region of Languedoc-Roussillon is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the Alto Stratus of Winery Abbotts & Delaunay in the region of Languedoc-Roussillon often reveals types of flavors of leather, non oak or earth and sometimes also flavors of oak, spices or red fruit.
Food and wine pairings with Alto Stratus
Pairings that work perfectly with Alto Stratus
Original food and wine pairings with Alto Stratus
The Alto Stratus of Winery Abbotts & Delaunay matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, pasta or veal such as recipes of beef in white wine, pasta romantica or veal cutlets with cream sauce.
Details and technical informations about Winery Abbotts & Delaunay's Alto Stratus.
Discover the grape variety: Tchilar
Simple, fresh dry whites with a pale golden robe, a supple palate with moderate acidity, and undemonstrative aromas of citrus and white flowers. Discreet Caucasian profile. Preserved in a few ampelographic collections for its heritage value, it is an ancient Caucasian variety whose commercial distribution has virtually disappeared, studied for its genetic interest. Rare white variety of Caucasian origin, grown in confidential quantities.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Alto Stratus from Winery Abbotts & Delaunay are 2007, 2014, 2011, 2012 and 2013.
Informations about the Winery Abbotts & Delaunay
The Winery Abbotts & Delaunay is one of of the world's great estates. It offers 63 wines for sale in the of Minervois to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Minervois
Mediterranean Languedoc reds (84% of output) north of the Canal du Midi. Signature Syrah with notes of blackberry, violet, black pepper and garrigue, blended with dense Mourvèdre, sunny Grenache (candied red fruits, spices) and old-vine Carignan (black fruits, dry herbs, firm tannins). Fleshy palate, freshness at altitude. Minervois-La Livinière cru at the top (1999), dense and age-worthy.
The wine region of Languedoc-Roussillon
Largest single French vineyard, dominated by sunny, generous reds. Spicy Syrah, candied Grenache (ripe fruit, garrigue), structured Carignan, deep Mourvèdre, supple Cinsault. Stars: structured Corbières, Minervois, Faugères, Saint-Chinian; round Côtes-du-Roussillon. Legendary vins doux naturels: Banyuls and Maury (fortified Grenache) with notes of cocoa, fig, prune.
The word of the wine: Shiraz
See syrah.
