Bodegas PiquerasValcanto Syrah
Red wine
In the mouth this red wine is a powerful with a lot of tannins present in the mouth.
This wine generally goes well with poultry, beef or game (deer, venison).
The Valcanto Syrah of the Bodegas Piqueras is in the top 40 of wines of Almansa.
Taste structure of the Valcanto Syrah from the Bodegas Piqueras
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Valcanto Syrah of Bodegas Piqueras in the region of Castille is a powerful with a lot of tannins present in the mouth.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the Valcanto Syrah 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 Valcanto Syrah
Pairings that work perfectly with Valcanto Syrah
Original food and wine pairings with Valcanto Syrah
The Valcanto Syrah of Bodegas Piqueras matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of delicious bourguignon, lamb collar with mustard or wild boar with honey.
Details and technical informations about Bodegas Piqueras's Valcanto Syrah.
Discover the grape variety: Gaglioppo
Structured, warm reds with a ruby robe evolving towards garnet, firm tannins and moderate acidity, with aromas of black cherry preserve, plum, fig, Mediterranean herbs (oregano, rosemary), spice, leather and balsamic notes. Ample palate, good ageing. Absolute star of Cirò DOC on the Ionian coast of Calabria (one of Europe's oldest vineyards, celebrated since Antiquity). Autochthonous Calabrian variety, a natural descendant of Sangiovese × Mantonico Bianco.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Valcanto Syrah from Bodegas Piqueras are 2015, 2012, 2018, 2009 and 2014.
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: Ampélographie
Study of the vine, and more particularly the grape varieties.
