Winery Comte de Roc OvalFontaine des Cigales Vacqueyras
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.
Taste structure of the Fontaine des Cigales Vacqueyras from the Winery Comte de Roc Oval
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Fontaine des Cigales Vacqueyras of Winery Comte de Roc Oval in the region of Rhone Valley is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
Food and wine pairings with Fontaine des Cigales Vacqueyras
Pairings that work perfectly with Fontaine des Cigales Vacqueyras
Original food and wine pairings with Fontaine des Cigales Vacqueyras
The Fontaine des Cigales Vacqueyras of Winery Comte de Roc Oval matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of wild boar with honey, lamb biryani or blood duck (tour d'argent).
Details and technical informations about Winery Comte de Roc Oval's Fontaine des Cigales Vacqueyras.
Discover the grape variety: Tourbat
The Tourbat grape variety is found particularly in Sardinia. It is probably of Catalan origin and is grown on an area of 25 hectares. It is also known by other names such as torbato, caninu or malvoise du Roussillon, and develops perfectly in hot, dry soil. It is noticeable for its drooping habit. Its lobed leaves have short teeth. The bunches, sometimes winged, are of medium size. They can weigh up to 347 gr. The berries, a little ellipsoid, are rather of a medium size. The flesh is juicy and covered with a rather thick skin, which takes on an amber-pink colour when they are ripe. A wine of medium acidity and high quality comes from this variety. When young, the wine gives off an aroma of ripe apples and when aged, it gives off a scent of honey and cooked fruits.
Informations about the Winery Comte de Roc Oval
The Winery Comte de Roc Oval is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 9 wines for sale in the of Vacqueyras to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Vacqueyras
The wine region of Vacqueyras is located in the region of Rhône méridional of Rhone Valley of France. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Seigneur de Lauris or the Clos de Caveau produce mainly wines red, white and pink. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Vacqueyras are Mourvèdre, Viognier and Roussanne, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Vacqueyras often reveals types of flavors of smoke, lemon or bay leaf and sometimes also flavors of black olive, grass or thyme.
The wine region of Rhone Valley
The Rhone Valley is a key wine-producing region in Southeastern France. It follows the North-south course of the Rhône for nearly 240 km, from Lyon to the Rhône delta (Bouches-du-Rhône), near the Mediterranean coast. The Length of the valley means that Rhône wines are the product of a wide variety of soil types and mesoclimates. The viticultural areas of the region cover such a distance that there is a widely accepted division between its northern and southern parts.
The word of the wine: Roussette
See highness.
