Château de l'HorteSélection de Vieilles Vignes Corbières
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 Sélection de Vieilles Vignes Corbières from the Château de l'Horte
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Sélection de Vieilles Vignes Corbières of Château de l'Horte in the region of Languedoc-Roussillon is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
Food and wine pairings with Sélection de Vieilles Vignes Corbières
Pairings that work perfectly with Sélection de Vieilles Vignes Corbières
Original food and wine pairings with Sélection de Vieilles Vignes Corbières
The Sélection de Vieilles Vignes Corbières of Château de l'Horte matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, pasta or veal such as recipes of authentic bolognese sauce (ragù di carne), tagliatelle with seafood and saffron cream or breaded veal cutlets.
Details and technical informations about Château de l'Horte's Sélection de Vieilles Vignes Corbières.
Discover the grape variety: Calabrese di Montenuovo
Light, simple reds with a clear ruby robe, smooth tannins and an airy palate with preserved acidity. Signature aromas of red fruits (cherry, raspberry), soft spices and fresh floral notes from Campania. Rustic, airy profile, nearly extinct. Conserved in heritage vineyards for its exceptional genetic and patrimonial value. Rare native Italian black grape from Campania, genetically identified as the mother of Sangiovese (father: Ciliegiolo).
Informations about the Château de l'Horte
The Château de l'Horte is one of of the world's great estates. It offers 54 wines for sale in the of Corbières to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Corbières
Largest AOC in Languedoc, 95% Mediterranean reds. Signature old-vine Carignan (up to 60%): fleshy reds with black fruit, garrigue, black olive, spice and tight tannins. Blended with round, sunny Grenache, peppery Syrah, dense Mourvèdre and supple Cinsault. A few fresh rosés and whites (Grenache Blanc, Roussanne).
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: Millerandage
Poor fertilization of some grapes at the time of flowering in cold or rainy weather. Milled grapes do not grow and usually do not contain seeds.
