Winery Cigarral Santa MaríaPago del Ama Merlot
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 Pago del Ama Merlot from the Winery Cigarral Santa María
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Pago del Ama Merlot of Winery Cigarral Santa María 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 Pago del Ama Merlot of Winery Cigarral Santa María in the region of Castille often reveals types of flavors of oak.
Food and wine pairings with Pago del Ama Merlot
Pairings that work perfectly with Pago del Ama Merlot
Original food and wine pairings with Pago del Ama Merlot
The Pago del Ama Merlot of Winery Cigarral Santa María matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, pasta or veal such as recipes of seven o'clock leg of lamb, italian pasta or potjevlesch (northern france).
Discover the grape variety: Merlot
Round and fleshy reds with a velvety texture, showing aromas of ripe plum, black cherry, cocoa and truffle notes with age. Supple tannins, generous alcohol, indulgent finish. Pillar of Libournais (Pomerol with Pétrus, Saint-Émilion with Cheval Blanc and Ausone) and signature of Super Tuscans, Italian Wales and Washington State. A cross of Cabernet Franc × Magdeleine Noire, France's most planted red variety.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Pago del Ama Merlot from Winery Cigarral Santa María are 2010, 0, 2011
Informations about the Winery Cigarral Santa María
The Winery Cigarral Santa María is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 6 wines for sale in the of La Mancha to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of La Mancha
World's largest contiguous wine area (190,000 ha), south of Madrid. Accessible, sunny wines: Tempranillo (here Cencibel) in full quality rise, supple reds with notes of ripe cherry, plum and spices; spicy Syrah, firm Cabernet Sauvignon, round Merlot. Light neutral Airén whites (75% of the vineyard), fresh Macabeo (Viura). Dry, hot continental climate, limestone and clay soils.
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: Bacchus
Roman god of the vine and wine, often evoked to qualify everything that concerns the world of wine, and in particular its consumption. His name gave the adjective "bachique" which suggests the idea of celebration and conviviality.
