Winery AlgueiraRisco (Merenzao)
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, beef or veal.
The Risco (Merenzao) of the Winery Algueira is in the top 5 of wines of Ribeira Sacra.
Taste structure of the Risco (Merenzao) from the Winery Algueira
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Risco (Merenzao) 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 Risco (Merenzao) of Winery Algueira in the region of Galice often reveals types of flavors of earth, oak or spices and sometimes also flavors of red fruit, floral.
Food and wine pairings with Risco (Merenzao)
Pairings that work perfectly with Risco (Merenzao)
Original food and wine pairings with Risco (Merenzao)
The Risco (Merenzao) of Winery Algueira matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, pasta or veal such as recipes of roast beef in a crust (onions & mustard), one pot pasta with creamy chicken farfalle or oxtail confit in red wine.
Details and technical informations about Winery Algueira's Risco (Merenzao).
Discover the grape variety: Trousseau
Trousseau noir is a grape variety that originated in France (Jura). It produces a variety of grape specially used for wine making. It is rare to find this grape to eat on our tables. This variety of grape is characterized by small bunches, and grapes of medium size. Trousseau noir can be found in many vineyards: Jura, South-West, Cognac, Bordeaux, Rhone valley, Loire valley, Savoie & Bugey, Beaujolais, Provence & Corsica, Languedoc & Roussillon.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Risco (Merenzao) from Winery Algueira are 2008, 2012, 2011, 2016 and 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: Raw
A term whose meaning varies according to the region (terroir or estate), but which everywhere contains the idea of identifying a wine with a specific place of production.
