Winery Cantina la ConteaEtna di Lava Rosso
Red wine
In the mouth this red wine is a powerful.
This wine generally goes well with beef, lamb or pasta.
Taste structure of the Etna di Lava Rosso from the Winery Cantina la Contea
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Etna di Lava Rosso of Winery Cantina la Contea in the region of Sicily is a powerful.
Food and wine pairings with Etna di Lava Rosso
Pairings that work perfectly with Etna di Lava Rosso
Original food and wine pairings with Etna di Lava Rosso
The Etna di Lava Rosso of Winery Cantina la Contea matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, pasta or lamb such as recipes of beef tongue with mushrooms, pasta with chicken and curry or oven-baked lamb stew.
Details and technical informations about Winery Cantina la Contea's Etna di Lava Rosso.
Discover the grape variety: Ahmeur bou A(h)meur
Its origin would be from North Africa (Algeria/Kabylie) or Spain. It is a variety that was often grown on trellises in front of houses and sometimes its grapes were preserved in brandy to be enjoyed throughout the year. It is found in North Africa, the United States (California), Argentina, Spain and Portugal. In France, it is not well known because of its susceptibility to winter frosts and its late ripening.
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The best vintages of Etna di Lava Rosso from Winery Cantina la Contea are 0
Informations about the Winery Cantina la Contea
The Winery Cantina la Contea is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 5 wines for sale in the of Etna to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Etna
The wine region of Etna is located in the region of Sicile of Italy. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Tenuta delle Terre Nere or the Domaine Gambino Vini produce mainly wines red, white and pink. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Etna are Nerello mascalese, Carricante and Nero d'Avola, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Etna often reveals types of flavors of cherry, lime or new leather and sometimes also flavors of maraschino cherry, slate or crushed gravel.
The wine region of Sicily
Sicily is the Southernmost region of Italy, and the largest island in the Mediterranean Sea. For over 2500 years, Sicily (Sicilia in Italian) has been an important centre of Mediterranean viticulture, although the reputation and style of its wines have changed considerably over time. The island was once best known for its Sweet muscatels (see Pantelleria), and later for its fortified Marsala. Today, many of its best-known wines are Dry table wines produced under the regional designation IGT Terre Siciliane, or Sicilia DOC (see below).
The word of the wine: Smell
A generic term for both unpleasant and pleasant odours known as perfumes. In the world of tasting, the term aroma is more commonly used.
