Bodegas PiquerasGran Marius Verdejo Barrica
White wine
In the mouth this white wine is a .
This wine generally goes well with pork, vegetarian or shellfish.
The Gran Marius Verdejo Barrica of the Bodegas Piqueras is in the top 60 of wines of Almansa.
Taste structure of the Gran Marius Verdejo Barrica from the Bodegas Piqueras
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Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Gran Marius Verdejo Barrica of Bodegas Piqueras in the region of Castille is a .
Food and wine pairings with Gran Marius Verdejo Barrica
Pairings that work perfectly with Gran Marius Verdejo Barrica
Original food and wine pairings with Gran Marius Verdejo Barrica
The Gran Marius Verdejo Barrica of Bodegas Piqueras matches generally quite well with dishes of pork, shellfish or vegetarian such as recipes of pumpkin and bacon pie, fish and seafood gratin or leek, goat cheese and bacon quiche.
Discover the grape variety: Verdejo
Lively, aromatic whites with sharp acidity and a sleek palate, with intense aromas of grapefruit, lime, fresh herbs, fennel, green almond and saline notes. Typically slightly bitter finish. Absolute star of Rueda DO in Castile-León, now widely exported. Also made as lees-aged and oak-influenced structured cuvées. Native Spanish variety, an ancient Castilian grape.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Gran Marius Verdejo Barrica from Bodegas Piqueras are 2018, 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: Hygrometry
Humidity level of the cellar necessary for a good ageing of the wines. The recommended hygrometry is around 70% in order to guarantee a good elasticity of the corks while preserving the labels.
