Bodegas AtecaAtteca Garnacha (Old Vines)
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 Atteca Garnacha (Old Vines) of the Bodegas Ateca is in the top 10 of wines of Calatayud.
Taste structure of the Atteca Garnacha (Old Vines) from the Bodegas Ateca
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Atteca Garnacha (Old Vines) of Bodegas Ateca in the region of Aragon is a powerful with a nice freshness.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
oak, vanilla
leather, smoke
pepper, licorice
cheese, cream
violet, lavender
rhubarb
On the nose the Atteca Garnacha (Old Vines) of Bodegas Ateca in the region of Aragon often reveals types of flavors of cream, boysenberries or earth and sometimes also flavors of non oak, savory or sage.
Food and wine pairings with Atteca Garnacha (Old Vines)
Pairings that work perfectly with Atteca Garnacha (Old Vines)
Original food and wine pairings with Atteca Garnacha (Old Vines)
The Atteca Garnacha (Old Vines) of Bodegas Ateca matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, pasta or lamb such as recipes of baked marrow bones, makroud or osso bucco of lamb.
Details and technical informations about Bodegas Ateca's Atteca Garnacha (Old Vines).
Discover the grape variety: Terret
Terret noir is a grape variety that originated in France (Languedoc). 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 medium-sized bunches and medium-sized grapes. Terret Noir can be found in many vineyards: South West, Cognac, Bordeaux, Rhone Valley, Languedoc & Roussillon, Provence & Corsica, Loire Valley, Savoie & Bugey, Beaujolais.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Atteca Garnacha (Old Vines) from Bodegas Ateca are 2017, 2016, 2015, 2005 and 2014.
Informations about the Bodegas Ateca
The Bodegas Ateca is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 5 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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