Winery Alcantara VineyardsGrand Rouge VIII
Red wine
This wine is a blend of 2 varietals which are the Sangiovese and the Zinfandel.
This wine generally goes well with pork, poultry or beef.
Food and wine pairings with Grand Rouge VIII
Pairings that work perfectly with Grand Rouge VIII
Original food and wine pairings with Grand Rouge VIII
The Grand Rouge VIII of Winery Alcantara Vineyards matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or veal such as recipes of simple baked roast beef, irish stew or capon stuffed with morels.
Details and technical informations about Winery Alcantara Vineyards's Grand Rouge VIII.
Discover the grape variety: Sangiovese
Originally from Italy, it is the famous Sangiovese of Tuscany producing the famous wines of Brunello de Montalcino and Chianti. This variety is registered in the Official Catalogue of Wine Grape Varieties, list A1. According to recent genetic analysis, it is the result of a natural cross between the almost unknown Calabrese di Montenuovo (mother) and Ciliegiolo (father).
Informations about the Winery Alcantara Vineyards
The Winery Alcantara Vineyards is one of of the world's great estates. It offers 28 wines for sale in the of Arizona to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Arizona
Arizona is located in the extreme Southwestern corner of the United States of America, bordered by Mexico to the south and southern California to the west. It covers 300,000 km² (114,000 square miles) between latitudes 31°N and 36°N. The main varieties used to make Arizona wines are Syrah, Viognier, Muscat and, of course, the ubiquitous Cabernet Sauvignon and Zinfandel. They do best in cooler regions, especially in the southwest.
The word of the wine: Draft liquor (champagne)
After blending, the wine is bottled with a liqueur de tirage (a mixture of sugar and wine) and a yeast (selected yeasts). The yeast attacks the sugar and creates carbon dioxide. The fermentation, which lasts about two months, is prolonged by an ageing period (15 months minimum in total). The bottle is capped (some rare vintages are capped with a staple and a cork).
