Winery AlgueiraPizarra
Red wine
In the mouth this red wine is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
This wine generally goes well with poultry, veal or game (deer, venison).
The Pizarra of the Winery Algueira is in the top 10 of wines of Ribeira Sacra.
Taste structure of the Pizarra from the Winery Algueira
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Pizarra of Winery Algueira in the region of Galice is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the Pizarra of Winery Algueira in the region of Galice often reveals types of flavors of non oak, earth or oak and sometimes also flavors of spices, red fruit or black fruit.
Food and wine pairings with Pizarra
Pairings that work perfectly with Pizarra
Original food and wine pairings with Pizarra
The Pizarra of Winery Algueira matches generally quite well with dishes of veal, game (deer, venison) or poultry such as recipes of chicken and sausage stew with carrots, oven roasted rabbit that cooks itself! or savoury cake base and various fillings.
Details and technical informations about Winery Algueira's Pizarra.
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 Pizarra from Winery Algueira are 2012, 2015, 2010, 2013 and 2008.
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.
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The word of the wine: Solid
A full-bodied wine, rich in tannins and probably with good ageing potential.
