Winery Altea IllottoBarbotum Crianza Somontano
Red wine
In the mouth this red wine is a powerful.
This wine generally goes well with poultry, beef or veal.
Taste structure of the Barbotum Crianza Somontano from the Winery Altea Illotto
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Barbotum Crianza Somontano of Winery Altea Illotto in the region of Aragon is a powerful.
Food and wine pairings with Barbotum Crianza Somontano
Pairings that work perfectly with Barbotum Crianza Somontano
Original food and wine pairings with Barbotum Crianza Somontano
The Barbotum Crianza Somontano of Winery Altea Illotto matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, pasta or veal such as recipes of shepherd's pie (potatoes, beef, carrots, bacon), quick salmon and zucchini lasagna or pork chops with veal stock sauce.
Details and technical informations about Winery Altea Illotto's Barbotum Crianza Somontano.
Discover the grape variety: Melnik
Powerful and structured reds with a dark ruby robe, firm tannins and preserved acidity, with intense aromas of ripe black fruits (blackberry, plum), tobacco, leather, spices, Mediterranean herbs and balsamic notes. Good ageing potential. Star of the Melnik hillsides in the Struma valley in south-west Bulgaria, signature of the country's finest reds for ageing. An autochthonous Bulgarian variety (Shiroka Melnishka Loza, "broad leaf"), with very late ripening.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Barbotum Crianza Somontano from Winery Altea Illotto are 2011, 0
Informations about the Winery Altea Illotto
The Winery Altea Illotto is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 3 wines for sale in the of Somontano to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Somontano
Aragonese DO at the foot of the Pyrenees ("below the mountain"), 4,300 ha between 350-1,000 m. A cosmopolitan vineyard mixing native and international grapes. Dense reds with signature notes of blackberry, cherry, spices and a balsamic touch: spicy Tempranillo, firm Cabernet Sauvignon, round Merlot, sunny Garnacha, rare native Moristel and Parraleta. Fresh Macabeo, ample Chardonnay, opulent Gewürztraminer whites (lychee, rose).
The wine region of Aragon
Autonomous community of northeast Spain, historic kingdom of Iberian red Grenache (~75%). Signature Garnacha: generous and sun-drenched with signature ripe cherry, crushed strawberry, garrigue, kirsch, sweet spice and a balsamic touch, round tannins and a warm, alcoholic palate. 4 major DOs: Cariñena the largest (old vines), Calatayud high-altitude, Campo de Borja and Somontano at the Pyrenean foothills. Fresh Macabeo and Garnacha blanca whites.
The word of the wine: Honest
A simple and pleasant wine, without any great quality and without any defects.
