Winery Cap de BarbariaOphiusa
Red wine
This wine is a blend of 2 varietals which are the Cabernet-Sauvignon and the Merlot.
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 Ophiusa of the Winery Cap de Barbaria is in the top 5 of wines of Formentera.
Taste structure of the Ophiusa from the Winery Cap de Barbaria
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Ophiusa of Winery Cap de Barbaria in the region of Iles Baléares is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the Ophiusa of Winery Cap de Barbaria in the region of Iles Baléares often reveals types of flavors of non oak, earth or vegetal and sometimes also flavors of oak, spices or red fruit.
Food and wine pairings with Ophiusa
Pairings that work perfectly with Ophiusa
Original food and wine pairings with Ophiusa
The Ophiusa of Winery Cap de Barbaria matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, pasta or veal such as recipes of beef coarse salt, makroud or veal tagine with carrots.
Details and technical informations about Winery Cap de Barbaria's Ophiusa.
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 Ophiusa from Winery Cap de Barbaria are 2013, 2016, 2018, 2017 and 2015.
Informations about the Winery Cap de Barbaria
The Winery Cap de Barbaria is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 4 wines for sale in the of Formentera to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Formentera
Unique own-rooted vineyard worldwide (never touched by phylloxera), hottest and driest Balearic island, subtropical Mediterranean climate. Monastrell signature (44%) as fleshy and sun-drenched red king — intense blackberry, black cherry, candied plum, garrigue and spiced-Mediterranean touch, round tannins. Native Fogoneu, Tempranillo, Cabernet as complements. Aromatic whites and rosés.
The wine region of Iles Baléares
Spanish Mediterranean archipelago (Majorca, Minorca, Ibiza), warm insular climate, limestone soils. Manto Negro (Majorca, 320 ha, native): supple and silky with red cherry, raspberry, plum, Mediterranean herbs and spicy hint, fine tannins and moderate alcohol. Round and fragrant Callet (native) solo or blended (young and rosé). Cabernet and Merlot for ageing cuvées.
The word of the wine: Young
A very relative term that can designate a wine of the year that is already at its optimum, as well as a wine that has passed its first year but has not yet developed all its qualities.
