Bodegas PiquerasCastillo de Almansa Crianza
Red wine
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.
Food and wine pairings with Castillo de Almansa Crianza
Pairings that work perfectly with Castillo de Almansa Crianza
Original food and wine pairings with Castillo de Almansa Crianza
The Castillo de Almansa Crianza of Bodegas Piqueras matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, pasta or veal such as recipes of monkfish with vegetable tagliatelle, ham lasagness or veal cutlets au gratin.
Details and technical informations about Bodegas Piqueras's Castillo de Almansa Crianza.
Discover the grape variety: Cabernet-Sauvignon
Structured, tannic reds, deeply coloured, with aromas of blackcurrant, blackberry, cedar, tobacco and graphite, underpinned by firm acidity and fine ageing potential. Cornerstone of the great Médoc estates (Pauillac, Saint-Estèphe, Saint-Julien) and signature of Napa Valley, Coonawarra and Maipo. The world's most planted red variety, a natural cross of Cabernet Franc x Sauvignon Blanc born in Bordeaux.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Castillo de Almansa Crianza from Bodegas Piqueras are 2017, 2015, 2013, 2012 and 0.
Informations about the Bodegas Piqueras
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.
The wine region of Almansa
Castilla-La Mancha DOP southeast of Albacete, high-altitude vineyards (700-1,000 m) on limestone, dry continental climate. Signature Garnacha Tintorera as ruling red (~60%, Alicante Bouschet, red pulp): dark and fruity with blackberry, candied cherry, plum, violet, garrigue, leather and spice, round tannins and meaty palate. Dense, fresh Monastrell thanks to altitude (blackberry, kirsch, garrigue). Supple Tempranillo, peppery Syrah.
The wine region of Castille
Cradle of great Castilian reds, high-altitude plateaus (450-1000 m) along the Duero. Tempranillo king (aka Tinta de Toro, Tinto Fino): powerful, concentrated, structured reds with notes of black cherry, plum, leather, tobacco and spice, firm tannins from altitude and cool nights. Stars: Ribera del Duero (Vega Sicilia, Pingus), fleshy Toro, Bierzo (floral, mineral Mencía). Lively, herbaceous Verdejo whites from Rueda.
The word of the wine: Second wine
In the Bordeaux vineyard, the second wine is a lesser-aged wine made from the youngest vines, while the main wine of the château is called the "grand vin".
