Bodegas Piqueras - Castillo de Almansa Crianza

Bodegas PiquerasCastillo de Almansa Crianza

3.5
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(Average of the reviews for all vintages combined and from several consumer review sources)
Tasters generally liked this wine.
The Castillo de Almansa Crianza of Bodegas Piqueras is a red wine from the region of Almansa of Castille.
This wine is a blend of 2 varietals which are the Cabernet-Sauvignon and the Tempranillo.
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 veal.
The Castillo de Almansa Crianza of the Bodegas Piqueras is in the top 40 of wines of Almansa.

Taste structure of the Castillo de Almansa Crianza from the Bodegas Piqueras

Light
Bold
Smooth
Tannic
Dry
Sweet
Soft
Acidic

In the mouth the Castillo de Almansa Crianza of Bodegas Piqueras in the region of Castille is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.

Wine flavors and olphactive analysis

On the nose the Castillo de Almansa Crianza of Bodegas Piqueras in the region of Castille 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 Bodegas Piqueras's Castillo de Almansa Crianza.

Region/Great wine region
Great wine region
Country
Style of wine
Alcohol
14°
Allergens
Contains sulfites

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

Castillo de Almansa Crianza - 2017
In the top 40 of of Almansa wines
Average rating: 3.71110.50
Castillo de Almansa Crianza - 2016
In the top 40 of of Almansa wines
Average rating: 3.211100
Castillo de Almansa Crianza - 2015
In the top 40 of of Almansa wines
Average rating: 3.61110.50
Castillo de Almansa Crianza - 2014
In the top 40 of of Almansa wines
Average rating: 3.411100
Castillo de Almansa Crianza - 2013
In the top 40 of of Almansa wines
Average rating: 3.51110.50
Castillo de Almansa Crianza - 2012
In the top 40 of of Almansa wines
Average rating: 3.51110.50
Castillo de Almansa Crianza - 2011
In the top 40 of of Almansa wines
Average rating: 3.311100

The best vintages of Castillo de Almansa Crianza from Bodegas Piqueras are 2017, 2015, 2013, 2012 and 2014.

Informations about the Bodegas Piqueras

The winery offers 78 different wines.
Its wines get an average rating of 3.7.
It is in the top 25 of the best estates in the region
It is located in Almansa in the region of Castille

The Bodegas Piqueras is one of of the world's great estates. It offers 77 wines for sale in the of Almansa to come and discover on site or to buy online.

Top wine Castille
In the top 15000 of of Spain wines
In the top 40 of of Almansa wines
In the top 90000 of red wines
In the top 150000 wines of the world

The wine region of Almansa

The wine region of Almansa is located in the region of Castille of Spain. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Atalaya or the Domaine Bodegas Piqueras produce mainly wines red, white and pink. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Almansa are Verdejo, Tempranillo and Cabernet-Sauvignon, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Almansa often reveals types of flavors of cream, oak or menthol and sometimes also flavors of black olive, balsamic or black plum.


The wine region of Castille

Castilla-La Mancha is a large region located South and east of the Spanish capital, Madrid. Inexpensive table wines are produced from a variety of Grapes. Higher quality wines are increasingly available, but the region is traditionally known as a source of low quality bulk wine. More than half of Spain's grapes are grown here.

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The word of the wine: Fermentation

The process by which grape juice becomes wine, thanks to the action of yeasts that transform sugar into alcohol.

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