Bodegas Castillo ViejoVieja Parcela Reserva de La Familia Tannat
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 beef, game (deer, venison) or lamb.
The Vieja Parcela Reserva de La Familia Tannat of the Bodegas Castillo Viejo is in the top 20 of wines of San José.
Taste structure of the Vieja Parcela Reserva de La Familia Tannat from the Bodegas Castillo Viejo
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Vieja Parcela Reserva de La Familia Tannat of Bodegas Castillo Viejo in the region of San José is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
Food and wine pairings with Vieja Parcela Reserva de La Familia Tannat
Pairings that work perfectly with Vieja Parcela Reserva de La Familia Tannat
Original food and wine pairings with Vieja Parcela Reserva de La Familia Tannat
The Vieja Parcela Reserva de La Familia Tannat of Bodegas Castillo Viejo matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of dombrés and pig tails, risotto of penne with chorizo and merguez or duck with orange and honey.
Details and technical informations about Bodegas Castillo Viejo's Vieja Parcela Reserva de La Familia Tannat.
Discover the grape variety: Tannat
Powerful, tannic reds with inky colour and dense texture, with aromas of blackberry, blackcurrant, black plum, leather, liquorice and smoky notes. Very high ageing potential and polyphenol content (health reputation). Star of Madiran AOC in Béarn and the national grape of Uruguay (Canelones, Maldonado). Also grown in Irouléguy and Tursan. Late-ripening red variety from south-west France.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Vieja Parcela Reserva de La Familia Tannat from Bodegas Castillo Viejo are 2013, 0, 2015, 2014 and 2011.
Informations about the Bodegas Castillo Viejo
The Bodegas Castillo Viejo is one of of the world's great estates. It offers 78 wines for sale in the of San José to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of San José
Viticultural department of southern Uruguay facing the Rio de la Plata, temperate oceanic climate, clay-loam soils. Tannat red king (imported from SW France in 1870 by Basques): silkier and fruitier Uruguayan version than Madiran — blackberry, black cherry, plum, cocoa, herbs, smooth rounded tannins. Supple Merlot and firm Cabernet complementary. Taut saline Albariño and crisp Sauvignon Blanc in whites.
The word of the wine: Climate
Term used in Burgundy to designate a locality. The most famous climats are subject to specific recognition and constitute the first growths.
