Winery Altos del TerralCrianza
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 beef, game (deer, venison) or lamb.
Taste structure of the Crianza from the Winery Altos del Terral
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Crianza of Winery Altos del Terral in the region of Castille-et-Léon is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the Crianza of Winery Altos del Terral in the region of Castille-et-Léon often reveals types of flavors of non oak, oak or spices and sometimes also flavors of red fruit, black fruit.
Food and wine pairings with Crianza
Pairings that work perfectly with Crianza
Original food and wine pairings with Crianza
The Crianza of Winery Altos del Terral matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of stuffed peppers, shoulder of lamb in a crust or prime rib with chervil butter.
Details and technical informations about Winery Altos del Terral's Crianza.
Discover the grape variety: Verdelho rouge
Light, fruity reds best drunk young, with a clear ruby colour, silky tannins and an airy palate with fresh acidity. Subtle signature aromas of red fruits (cherry, raspberry) and floral notes. Atlantic heritage profile. Now rare, it survives on small plots in Madeira and reflects the island's historic grape diversity. A black-skinned mutation of the white Verdelho, a traditional Portuguese variety from Madeira.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Crianza from Winery Altos del Terral are 2016, 2015, 2013, 2012 and 2010.
Informations about the Winery Altos del Terral
The Winery Altos del Terral is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 3 wines for sale in the of Ribera del Duero to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Ribera del Duero
Cradle of great modern Spanish reds: Tempranillo (95% of the vineyard, here Tinto Fino) powerful, deep and elegant with notes of black cherry, blackberry, candied plum, leather, cedar and spices, firm tannins and sustained acidity thanks to altitude (720-1100 m). Classification by age: Crianza, Reserva, Gran Reserva. Harsh continental climate, clay-limestone soils. DO since 1982, 19,000 ha in Castilla y León.
The wine region of Castille-et-Léon
Cradle of great Castilian reds on high-altitude plateaus (450-1000 m) of the Duero. Tempranillo king (Tinto Fino, Tinta de Toro): powerful, structured reds with notes of black cherry, blackberry, plum, leather and spices, firm tannins and length worthy of long ageing. Stars: Ribera del Duero (Vega Sicilia, Pingus), fleshy Toro, Bierzo (fresh mineral Mencía). Lively herbaceous Verdejo whites from Rueda, cut grass and citrus.
The word of the wine: Reduction
A physiological and chemical phenomenon that occurs in wine in the absence of oxygen. The smell of reduction is characterized by animal and sometimes fetid notes that disappear in principle with aeration. It is recommended to decant reduced wines.
