Winery Achaval-FerrerQuimera Granito
Red wine
This wine is a blend of 4 varietals which are the Cabernet franc, the Cabernet-Sauvignon, the Malbec and the Merlot.
In the mouth this red wine is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
This wine generally goes well with poultry, beef or lamb.
Taste structure of the Quimera Granito from the Winery Achaval-Ferrer
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Quimera Granito of Winery Achaval-Ferrer in the region of Mendoza is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
Food and wine pairings with Quimera Granito
Pairings that work perfectly with Quimera Granito
Original food and wine pairings with Quimera Granito
The Quimera Granito of Winery Achaval-Ferrer matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, pasta or lamb such as recipes of beef stew with white wine, eggplant and zucchini lasagna or leg of lamb in a casserole.
Details and technical informations about Winery Achaval-Ferrer's Quimera Granito.
Discover the grape variety: Cabernet franc
Supple, fragrant reds with fine tannins and vibrant freshness, showing raspberry, violet, green pepper, pencil lead and gentle spice aromas. Star of the Loire as a single variety (Chinon, Bourgueil, Saumur-Champigny) and of the right bank of Bordeaux in blends (Cheval Blanc at 60%). Also in semi-dry Anjou rosés. A historic Bordeaux variety, parent of Cabernet-Sauvignon, Merlot and Carmenère.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Quimera Granito from Winery Achaval-Ferrer are 2015, 0
Informations about the Winery Achaval-Ferrer
The Winery Achaval-Ferrer is one of of the world's great estates. It offers 28 wines for sale in the of Mendoza to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Mendoza
World capital of Malbec: powerful, deep reds with blackberry, plum, violet and sweet spice, round tannins and vivid fruit. Also firm Cabernet Sauvignon, supple, juicy Bonarda, aromatic floral white Torrontés. High-altitude vineyards (800-1,700 m) at the foot of the Andes, dry continental climate irrigated by glacial waters. ~80% of Argentine output across 150,000 ha.
The word of the wine: Harmonious
Balance of the different organoleptic elements of a wine. This harmony is linked to the typicity of each wine. The sweetness of a sweet wine is an element of its balance, whereas a Sancerre or a Chablis will be asked to be lively and dry.
