Winery CastoreBonarda
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The Bonarda of the Winery Castore is in the top 0 of wines of La Rioja.
Details and technical informations about Winery Castore's Bonarda.
Discover the grape variety: Carcajolo
Carcajolo blanc is a grape variety that originated in France (Corsica). It produces a variety of grape specially used for the elaboration of wine. It is rare to find this grape to eat on our tables. This variety of grape is characterized by large bunches, and grapes of medium to large size. The white Carcajolo can be found cultivated in these vineyards: South West, Cognac, Bordeaux, Provence & Corsica, Rhone Valley.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Bonarda from Winery Castore are 2019
Informations about the Winery Castore
The Winery Castore is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 2 wines for sale in the of La Rioja to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of La Rioja
La Rioja is a wine region in the foothills of the Andes Mountains in western Argentina, North of Mendoza and San Juan. Unlike its Spanish namesake, it has traditionally been associated most closely with white wines. The mountainous Terroir of the region is particularly suited to the Torrontés Riojano variety, which produces Fruity, Soft, Aromatic whites. Bonarda, Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon and Malbec can also be found growing throughout the region.
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The word of the wine: Breaking
Accident (oxidation or reduction) causing a loss of limpidity of the wine.
