Bodega SommosXiloca Garnacha
Red wine
In the mouth this red wine is a powerful with a nice freshness.
This wine generally goes well with poultry, beef or game (deer, venison).
The Xiloca Garnacha of the Bodega Sommos is in the top 50 of wines of Calatayud.
Taste structure of the Xiloca Garnacha from the Bodega Sommos
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Xiloca Garnacha of Bodega Sommos in the region of Aragon is a powerful with a nice freshness.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the Xiloca Garnacha of Bodega Sommos in the region of Aragon often reveals types of flavors of non oak, earth or microbio and sometimes also flavors of vegetal, oak or spices.
Food and wine pairings with Xiloca Garnacha
Pairings that work perfectly with Xiloca Garnacha
Original food and wine pairings with Xiloca Garnacha
The Xiloca Garnacha of Bodega Sommos matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, pasta or lamb such as recipes of autumn beef bourguignon, basque lasagne or irish stew.
Details and technical informations about Bodega Sommos's Xiloca Garnacha.
Discover the grape variety: Ahmeur bou A(h)meur
Its origin would be from North Africa (Algeria/Kabylie) or Spain. It is a variety that was often grown on trellises in front of houses and sometimes its grapes were preserved in brandy to be enjoyed throughout the year. It is found in North Africa, the United States (California), Argentina, Spain and Portugal. In France, it is not well known because of its susceptibility to winter frosts and its late ripening.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Xiloca Garnacha from Bodega Sommos are 2019, 2018, 2015, 2014 and 2012.
Informations about the Bodega Sommos
The Bodega Sommos is one of of the world's great estates. It offers 47 wines for sale in the of Calatayud to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Calatayud
The wine region of Calatayud is located in the region of Aragon of Spain. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Breca or the Domaine Bodegas Ateca produce mainly wines red, white and pink. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Calatayud are Tempranillo, Cabernet-Sauvignon and Merlot, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Calatayud often reveals types of flavors of red fruit, molasses or salt and sometimes also flavors of nutmeg, dried strawberry or sour cherry.
The wine region of Aragon
Aragon is one of Spain's 17 autonomous communities. Located in the North of the country, it stretches from the imposing Pyrenees mountains in the South to the vast Central Iberian plateau. To the east of Aragon Lies Catalonia, while La Rioja, Castilla y Leon and Navarra are its neighbours to the west. Aragon encompasses the eastward flowing Ebro River and its vast valley, the river being one of the largest and most important in Spain.
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