Winery Cap de Barbaria - Ophiusa

Winery Cap de BarbariaOphiusa

3.7
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(Average of the reviews for all vintages combined and from several consumer review sources)
Tasters generally liked this wine.
The Ophiusa of Winery Cap de Barbaria is a red wine from the region of Formentera of Iles Baléares.
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.

Details and technical informations about Winery Cap de Barbaria's Ophiusa.

Grape varieties
Region/Great wine region
Great wine region
Country
Style of wine
Alcohol
14°
Allergens
Contains sulfites

Discover the grape variety: Cabernet-Sauvignon

Cabernet-Sauvignon noir is a grape variety that originated in France (Bordeaux). It produces a variety of grape specially used for wine making. It is rare to find this grape to eat on our tables. This variety of grape is characterized by small bunches, and small grapes. Cabernet-Sauvignon noir can be found in many vineyards: South-West, Loire Valley, Languedoc & Roussillon, Cognac, Bordeaux, Armagnac, Rhone Valley, Provence & Corsica, Savoie & Bugey, Beaujolais.

Last vintages of this wine

Ophiusa - 2018
In the top 5 of of Formentera wines
Average rating: 3.71110.50
Ophiusa - 2017
In the top 5 of of Formentera wines
Average rating: 3.71110.50
Ophiusa - 2016
In the top 5 of of Formentera wines
Average rating: 3.81110.50
Ophiusa - 2015
In the top 5 of of Formentera wines
Average rating: 3.71110.50
Ophiusa - 2014
In the top 5 of of Formentera wines
Average rating: 3.71110.50
Ophiusa - 2013
In the top 5 of of Formentera wines
Average rating: 3.911110
Ophiusa - 2012
In the top 5 of of Formentera wines
Average rating: 3.61110.50

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 offers 4 different wines.
Its wines get an average rating of 3.8.
It is in the top 3 of the best estates in the region
It is located in Formentera in the region of Iles Baléares

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.

Top wine Iles Baléares
In the top 6000 of of Spain wines
In the top 3 of of Formentera wines
In the top 55000 of red wines
In the top 85000 wines of the world

The wine region of Formentera

The wine region of Formentera is located in the region of Iles Baléares of Spain. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Cap de Barbaria or the Domaine Cap de Barbaria produce mainly wines red, white and pink. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Formentera are Cabernet-Sauvignon, Merlot and Viognier, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Formentera often reveals types of flavors of non oak, earth or vegetal and sometimes also flavors of oak, spices or red fruit.


The wine region of Iles Baléares

The Balearic Islands (Las Islas Baleares) collectively form one of Spain's 17 official administrative regions. This idyllic archipelago Lies about 95 km east of the Iberian Peninsula in the western Mediterranean. The islands' closest neighbours are the provinces of Valencia and Murcia to the west, and Catalonia to the North. The four largest islands (Mallorca, Menorca, Ibiza and Formentera) are known as the archetypal Mediterranean holiday destinations.

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The word of the wine: Salmanazar

Bottle with a capacity of 9 litres.

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