Bodegas AtecaAtteca Oriente
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 poultry, beef or game (deer, venison).
Taste structure of the Atteca Oriente from the Bodegas Ateca
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Atteca Oriente of Bodegas Ateca in the region of Aragon is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
Food and wine pairings with Atteca Oriente
Pairings that work perfectly with Atteca Oriente
Original food and wine pairings with Atteca Oriente
The Atteca Oriente of Bodegas Ateca matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, pasta or lamb such as recipes of beef in white wine, lasagne bolognaise (mascarpone) or couscous merguez.
Details and technical informations about Bodegas Ateca's Atteca Oriente.
Discover the grape variety: Encruzado
Structured, aromatic dry whites with a pale golden robe, an ample palate and preserved acidity, with signature aromas of citrus (lemon), white-fleshed fruits (peach, pear), white flowers (acacia) and granitic mineral notes. Fine ageing potential, sometimes barrel-aged. Absolute star of Dão DOC, considered the great white wine of the region, excelling as a single variety. Autochthonous Portuguese white variety from the Dão.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Atteca Oriente from Bodegas Ateca are 2015, 2014, 2012, 2010
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
DO of Aragon at altitude (550-1,040 m), kingdom of Garnacha (>75% of the vineyard) — Garnacha de Aragon clone genetically the most intact in the world. Concentrated signature reds with notes of ripe cherry, raspberry, blackberry, garrigue, sweet spices and a peppery touch, round tannins and a sunny palate — old vines (up to 100 years) give depth. 'Superior' designation for Garnacha over 50 years old. Harsh continental climate, schist soils.
The wine region of Aragon
Autonomous community of northeast Spain, historic kingdom of Iberian red Grenache (~75%). Signature Garnacha: generous and sun-drenched with signature ripe cherry, crushed strawberry, garrigue, kirsch, sweet spice and a balsamic touch, round tannins and a warm, alcoholic palate. 4 major DOs: Cariñena the largest (old vines), Calatayud high-altitude, Campo de Borja and Somontano at the Pyrenean foothills. Fresh Macabeo and Garnacha blanca whites.
The word of the wine: Polyphenols
Substance contained essentially in the skin of the grape. The main ones are anthocyanins, which give red wines their colour and tannins.
