Winery Alvar de Dios - Aciano (El Pego)

Winery Alvar de DiosAciano (El Pego)

3.7
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(Average of the reviews for all vintages combined and from several consumer review sources)
Tasters generally liked this wine.
The Aciano (El Pego) of Winery Alvar de Dios is a red wine from the region of Toro of Castille-et-Léon.
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 Aciano (El Pego) from the Winery Alvar de Dios

Light
Bold
Smooth
Tannic
Dry
Sweet
Soft
Acidic

In the mouth the Aciano (El Pego) of Winery Alvar de Dios 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 Aciano (El Pego) of Winery Alvar de Dios in the region of Castille-et-Léon often reveals types of flavors of non oak, earth or microbio and sometimes also flavors of oak, spices or red fruit.

Details and technical informations about Winery Alvar de Dios's Aciano (El Pego).

Grape varieties
Region/Great wine region
Great wine region
Country
Style of wine
Allergens
Contains sulfites

Discover the grape variety: Tempranillo

The black Tempranillo is a grape variety native to Spain. It produces a variety of grape specially used for the elaboration of wine. It is rare to find this grape to eat on our tables. This variety of grape is characterized by medium-sized bunches and medium-sized grapes. The black Tempranillo can be found in several vineyards: South-West, Languedoc & Roussillon, Cognac, Bordeaux, Rhone valley, Provence & Corsica, Loire valley, Savoie & Bugey, Beaujolais.

Last vintages of this wine

Aciano (El Pego) - 2018
In the top 100 of of Toro wines
Average rating: 3.61110.50
Aciano (El Pego) - 2017
In the top 100 of of Toro wines
Average rating: 3.81110.50
Aciano (El Pego) - 2016
In the top 100 of of Toro wines
Average rating: 3.71110.50
Aciano (El Pego) - 2015
In the top 100 of of Toro wines
Average rating: 3.71110.50
Aciano (El Pego) - 2014
In the top 100 of of Toro wines
Average rating: 3.51110.50

The best vintages of Aciano (El Pego) from Winery Alvar de Dios are 2017, 2016, 2015, 2018 and 2014.

Informations about the Winery Alvar de Dios

The winery offers 6 different wines.
Its wines get an average rating of 3.6.
It is in the top 3 of the best estates in the region
It is located in Toro in the region of Castille-et-Léon

The Winery Alvar de Dios is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 6 wines for sale in the of Toro to come and discover on site or to buy online.

Top wine Castille-et-Léon
In the top 6500 of of Spain wines
In the top 150 of of Toro wines
In the top 55000 of red wines
In the top 85000 wines of the world

The wine region of Toro

The wine region of Toro is located in the region of Castille-et-Léon of Spain. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Teso La Monja or the Domaine Teso La Monja produce mainly wines red, white and sweet. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Toro are Tempranillo, Verdejo and Pinot gris, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Toro often reveals types of flavors of cherry, espresso or black olive and sometimes also flavors of menthol, bramble or cigar box.


The wine region of Castille-et-Léon

Located in the northern half of the Central Iberian plateau, Castilla y León is the largest of Spain's 17 administrative regions, covering about one-fifth of the country's total area. It extends about 350 kilometres (220 miles) from central Spain to the northern coast. Just as wide, it connects the Rioja wine region to the Portuguese border. Red wines reign supreme in Castilla y León, and the Tempranillo grape is undoubtedly the king.

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