Winery AlgueiraCastagaia

Red wine of Ribeira Sacra of Galice of Spain

3.8

(Average of the reviews for all vintages combined and from several consumer review sources)

Tasters generally liked this wine.

The Castagaia of Winery Algueira is a red wine from the region of Ribeira Sacra of Galice.
In the mouth this red wine is a powerful.
This wine generally goes well with poultry, beef or veal.

Taste structure of the Castagaia from the Winery Algueira

Light		Bold
Smooth		Tannic
Dry		Sweet
Soft		Acidic

In the mouth the Castagaia of Winery Algueira in the region of Galice is a powerful.

Food and wine pairings with Castagaia

Pairings that work perfectly with Castagaia

Original food and wine pairings with Castagaia

Pasta

The Castagaia of Winery Algueira matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, pasta or veal such as recipes of roast monkfish with bacon, pasta à la forestière (chanterelles) or ardéchoise fly.

Details and technical informations about Winery Algueira's Castagaia.

Winery

Winery Algueira

Grape varieties

Region/Great wine region

Great wine region

Country

Style of wine

Allergens

Contains sulfites

Discover the grape variety: Etraire de la Dui

Etraire de la Dui is a black grape variety, originating from the department of Isère. It is so similar to the Persian that many people have difficulty differentiating between them. This resemblance has earned it the nickname "gros persan". This grape variety is now in danger of extinction. It is only cultivated on 10ha. The leaves of the Dui are large and have convex teeth. Its bunches and berries are generally large. A vigorous variety, it is quite productive and prefers a short pruning. This plant appreciates deep, clay-limestone soils. With an average budburst, it reaches maturity in the second half of the year. It fears winter frosts and is susceptible to shattering, especially when fully ripe. On the other hand, it defends itself well against powdery mildew and grey rot. This variety produces concentrated, colorful and tannic wines. Some of them are astringent when the grape variety is too ripe.

Informations about the Winery Algueira

The winery offers 21 different wines.

Its wines get an average rating of 3.8.

It is in the top 20 of the best estates in the region

It is located in Ribeira Sacra in the region of Galice

The Winery Algueira is one of of the world's great estates. It offers 20 wines for sale in the of Ribeira Sacra to come and discover on site or to buy online.

In the top 40000 of of Spain wines

In the top 200 of of Ribeira Sacra wines

In the top 300000 of red wines

In the top 550000 wines of the world

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.

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