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 blanquette of veal in the old way (self-cooker), rabbit italian style or chicken risotto with curry.
Details and technical informations about Winery Akilia's Villarín.
Discover the grape variety: Mencia
Spanish, more precisely from the Duero Valley where it is still very present. According to some ampelographers, it is close to Cabernet Franc.
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
The wine region of Bierzo is located in the region of Castille-et-Léon of Spain. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Descendientes de J. Palacios or the Domaine Descendientes de J. Palacios produce mainly wines red, white and pink.
The wine region of Castille-et-Léon
Located in the northern half of the Central Iberian plateau, Castilla y León is the largest of Spain's 17 administrative regions, covering about one-fifth of the country's total area. It extends about 350 kilometres (220 miles) from central Spain to the northern coast. Just as wide, it connects the Rioja wine region to the Portuguese border. Red wines reign supreme in Castilla y León, and the Tempranillo grape is undoubtedly the king.
The word of the wine: Aging on lees
Maturing on the lees enhances the stability, aromatic complexity and texture of white wines, which gain in body and volume. This phenomenon is induced by autolysis, the process of self-degradation of the lees.
