Winery AkiliaVillarín
Red wine
In the mouth this red wine is a with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
This wine generally goes well with poultry, veal or game (deer, venison).
Taste structure of the Villarín from the Winery Akilia
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Villarín of Winery Akilia in the region of Castille-et-Léon is a with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the Villarín of Winery Akilia in the region of Castille-et-Léon often reveals types of flavors of earth, oak or red fruit.
Food and wine pairings with Villarín
Pairings that work perfectly with Villarín
Original food and wine pairings with Villarín
The Villarín of Winery Akilia matches generally quite well with dishes of veal, game (deer, venison) or poultry such as recipes of veal tagine with prunes, civet of wild boar or turkey osso bucco.
Details and technical informations about Winery Akilia's Villarín.
Discover the grape variety: Mencia
Supple, elegant reds with a ruby robe and fine tannins, featuring aromas of raspberry, cherry, Mediterranean herbs, graphite, black pepper and very pronounced slate mineral notes. Fresh mouth, taut finish. The absolute star of Bierzo DO in Castilla y León and signature of Ribeira Sacra DO and Valdeorras DO in Galicia (heroic vine terraces). Also cultivated in Portugal under the name Jaen. Native Iberian grape from the northwest.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Villarín from Winery Akilia are 2014, 2013, 0, 2015
Informations about the Winery Akilia
The Winery Akilia is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 10 wines for sale in the of Bierzo to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Bierzo
DO of Castile and Leon in a northwestern basin at the gates of Galicia, mild Atlantic climate. Signature Mencia (62%): elegant, fresh reds with signature notes of raspberry, cherry, violet, graphite and a slatey mineral touch, fine tannins and chiselled acidity — Atlantic finesse sometimes compared to Pinot Noir. Old bush vines on slate and schist. Opulent Godello whites (pear, citrus, butter), Dona Blanca.
The wine region of Castille-et-Léon
Cradle of great Castilian reds on high-altitude plateaus (450-1000 m) of the Duero. Tempranillo king (Tinto Fino, Tinta de Toro): powerful, structured reds with notes of black cherry, blackberry, plum, leather and spices, firm tannins and length worthy of long ageing. Stars: Ribera del Duero (Vega Sicilia, Pingus), fleshy Toro, Bierzo (fresh mineral Mencía). Lively herbaceous Verdejo whites from Rueda, cut grass and citrus.
The word of the wine: Carpentry
A powerful red wine with a dense, rich body and a tight tannic structure.
