Winery BalbasAlitus Ribera del Duero Reserva
Red wine
This wine is a blend of 3 varietals which are the Cabernet-Sauvignon, the Tempranillo and the Merlot.
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.
The Alitus Ribera del Duero Reserva of the Winery Balbas is in the top 40 of wines of Ribera del Duero.
Taste structure of the Alitus Ribera del Duero Reserva from the Winery Balbas
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Alitus Ribera del Duero Reserva of Winery Balbas 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 Alitus Ribera del Duero Reserva of Winery Balbas 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.
Food and wine pairings with Alitus Ribera del Duero Reserva
Pairings that work perfectly with Alitus Ribera del Duero Reserva
Original food and wine pairings with Alitus Ribera del Duero Reserva
The Alitus Ribera del Duero Reserva of Winery Balbas matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of millet with gruyere cheese, quick couscous or duck casserole with turnips.
Details and technical informations about Winery Balbas's Alitus Ribera del Duero Reserva.
Discover the grape variety: Cabernet-Sauvignon
Cabernet-Sauvignon noir is a grape variety that originated in France (Bordeaux). 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 small grapes. Cabernet-Sauvignon noir can be found in many vineyards: South-West, Loire Valley, Languedoc & Roussillon, Cognac, Bordeaux, Armagnac, Rhone Valley, Provence & Corsica, Savoie & Bugey, Beaujolais.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Alitus Ribera del Duero Reserva from Winery Balbas are 2009, 2005, 2001, 0 and 2004.
Informations about the Winery Balbas
The Winery Balbas is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 25 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
The wine region of Ribera del Duero is located in the region of Castille-et-Léon of Spain. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Vega Sicilia or the Domaine Vega Sicilia produce mainly wines red. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Ribera del Duero are Tempranillo, Cabernet-Sauvignon and Merlot, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Ribera del Duero often reveals types of flavors of cream, ripe blackberries or cigar box and sometimes also flavors of rosemary, baking spice or espresso.
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.
The word of the wine: Vinification
Method and set of techniques for making wine.
