Bodegas IllanaEl Pico Crianza
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 veal.
Taste structure of the El Pico Crianza from the Bodegas Illana
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the El Pico Crianza of Bodegas Illana 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 El Pico Crianza of Bodegas Illana in the region of Castille often reveals types of flavors of red fruit.
Food and wine pairings with El Pico Crianza
Pairings that work perfectly with El Pico Crianza
Original food and wine pairings with El Pico Crianza
The El Pico Crianza of Bodegas Illana matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, pasta or veal such as recipes of monkfish (anglerfish) à la sétoise, cannelloni chicken, pepper and mozzarella or deer stew.
Details and technical informations about Bodegas Illana's El Pico Crianza.
Discover the grape variety: Persan
Elegant, structured reds with a deep ruby robe, firm tannins and fresh alpine acidity of intense red fruits (cherry, raspberry), blackfruit, spices, black pepper, alpine herbs and floral notes (violet). Fine ageing potential. A once near-extinct grape, preserved and now in renaissance for artisanal identity cuvées. Grown in Vin de Savoie AOC and Isère IGP. Native French grape of Savoie and Dauphiné, a rediscovered alpine signature.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of El Pico Crianza from Bodegas Illana are 2011, 2012, 2009, 0 and 2014.
Informations about the Bodegas Illana
The Bodegas Illana is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 17 wines for sale in the of Ribera del Júcar to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Ribera del Júcar
DO of Castile-La Mancha along the Júcar river (~9,000 ha), calcium-rich alluvial soils, marked continental climate concentrating aromas and substance. Cencibel (alias Tempranillo) is the signature red: balanced and fruity with red cherry, plum, herbs, vanilla and a spicy oaked touch, smooth tannins. Bobal, an indigenous Levante variety, in dense tannic reds (blackberry, candied plum). Firm Cabernet Sauvignon.
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: Shiraz
See syrah.
