Château AbelanetVieilles Vignes Fitou
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, veal or pasta.
Taste structure of the Vieilles Vignes Fitou from the Château Abelanet
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Vieilles Vignes Fitou of Château Abelanet in the region of Languedoc-Roussillon is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
Food and wine pairings with Vieilles Vignes Fitou
Pairings that work perfectly with Vieilles Vignes Fitou
Original food and wine pairings with Vieilles Vignes Fitou
The Vieilles Vignes Fitou of Château Abelanet matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, pasta or veal such as recipes of fondue vigneronne au vin rouge, pasta with arrabiata or provencal veal tendrons.
Details and technical informations about Château Abelanet's Vieilles Vignes Fitou.
Discover the grape variety: Ruché
Aromatic and elegant medium-keeping reds with a deep ruby hue, fine tannins and an ample palate with fresh acidity, featuring intensely signature aromas of rose, violet, red fruits (cherry, raspberry) and gentle spices. A distinctly Piedmontese floral profile. Star of the Ruché di Castagnole Monferrato DOCG appellation, producing refined and identity-rich reds. Autochthonous black variety from Piedmont, grown almost exclusively around Castagnole Monferrato.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Vieilles Vignes Fitou from Château Abelanet are 2012, 2014, 2013, 2015 and 2016.
Informations about the Château Abelanet
The Château Abelanet is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 6 wines for sale in the of Fitou to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Fitou
Languedoc's 1st red AOC (1948), realm of Carignan on 2 separated entities (maritime Leucate lagoon, mountainous Mont Tauch). Signature powerful structured reds with notes of black cherry, blackberry, garrigue, liquorice, pepper and schistous mineral touch, firm tannins and warm mouth — sunny ageing wines (5-15 years). Grenache brings finesse and fruit, Syrah spice, Mourvèdre depth. Schist and limestone soils over ~2,500 ha.
The wine region of Languedoc-Roussillon
Largest single French vineyard, dominated by sunny, generous reds. Spicy Syrah, candied Grenache (ripe fruit, garrigue), structured Carignan, deep Mourvèdre, supple Cinsault. Stars: structured Corbières, Minervois, Faugères, Saint-Chinian; round Côtes-du-Roussillon. Legendary vins doux naturels: Banyuls and Maury (fortified Grenache) with notes of cocoa, fig, prune.
The word of the wine: Brut nature (or ultra brut)
A type of champagne that has not received any dosage liqueur.
