Winery AlgueiraBrancellao
Red wine
In the mouth this red wine is a powerful with a nice freshness.
This wine generally goes well with poultry, beef or veal.
The Brancellao of the Winery Algueira is in the top 60 of wines of Ribeira Sacra.
Taste structure of the Brancellao from the Winery Algueira
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Brancellao of Winery Algueira in the region of Galice is a powerful with a nice freshness.
Food and wine pairings with Brancellao
Pairings that work perfectly with Brancellao
Original food and wine pairings with Brancellao
The Brancellao of Winery Algueira matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, pasta or veal such as recipes of scottish haggis, pasta gratin or blanquette of veal in the old way (self-cooker).
Details and technical informations about Winery Algueira's Brancellao.
Discover the grape variety: Cornichon blanc
A very old variety that has been multiplied in many Mediterranean wine-producing countries, due to the fact that its grapes ripen quite late. It is only in Italy and Greece that it still occupies a significant area. In France, it is only found among amateur gardeners and/or collectors. By its foliage in particular, the white gherkin is different from the purple gherkin this last one is given as very little sensitive to the grey rot.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Brancellao from Winery Algueira are 2013, 0, 2014
Informations about the Winery Algueira
The Winery Algueira is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 20 wines for sale in the of Ribeira Sacra to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Ribeira Sacra
The wine region of Ribeira Sacra is located in the region of Galice of Spain. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Raúl Pérez or the Domaine Daterra Viticultores produce mainly wines red, white and pink. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Ribeira Sacra are Mencia, Albarino and Tempranillo, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Ribeira Sacra often reveals types of flavors of cream, balsamic or pineapple and sometimes also flavors of dried fruit, floral or mulberry.
The wine region of Galice
Galicia is one of the 17 first-level administrative regions (called comunidades autónomas) of Spain. It occupies the northwestern corner of the Iberian Peninsula, and is exposed on two sides to the Atlantic Ocean. To the South is Portugal, to the east Castilla y Leon. Viticulture has a Long tradition in Galicia, introduced to the region by the ancient Romans and continued by monks throughout the Middle Ages.
The word of the wine: Wort
Juice before fermentation, still loaded with sugar.
