Bodegas PiquerasValcanto Garnacha Tintorera
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).
The Valcanto Garnacha Tintorera of the Bodegas Piqueras is in the top 30 of wines of Almansa.
Taste structure of the Valcanto Garnacha Tintorera from the Bodegas Piqueras
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Valcanto Garnacha Tintorera 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 Valcanto Garnacha Tintorera of Bodegas Piqueras in the region of Castille often reveals types of flavors of non oak, oak or spices and sometimes also flavors of red fruit, black fruit.
Food and wine pairings with Valcanto Garnacha Tintorera
Pairings that work perfectly with Valcanto Garnacha Tintorera
Original food and wine pairings with Valcanto Garnacha Tintorera
The Valcanto Garnacha Tintorera of Bodegas Piqueras matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, pasta or lamb such as recipes of grandma melanie's cassoulet, spaghetti with tuna (real italian recipe) or navarin of lamb.
Details and technical informations about Bodegas Piqueras's Valcanto Garnacha Tintorera.
Discover the grape variety: Muscat de Roussé
Light and aromatic reds with a clear ruby hue, smooth tannins and an airy palate with preserved acidity, featuring discreet Muscat aromas (rose, fresh grape) and red fruits. Delicate rustic profile. Almost extinct, preserved in INRAE variety collections for its heritage value, it belongs to the family of ancient Muscats studied for their genetic interest. Rare French black variety, a Muscat variation.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Valcanto Garnacha Tintorera from Bodegas Piqueras are 2018, 0, 2013, 2016
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: Cuvée prestige (champagne)
Vintage or not, it is composed of a selection of terroirs and generally comes from the first press after eliminating the very first juices that come out of the press. The best known? Dom Pérignon, Cristal de Roederer, Grand Siècle de Laurent-Perrie, Louise at Pommery. In fact, all the houses and most of the independent winegrowers have their own prestige cuvee.
