Winery ContrasteContinental
Red wine
This wine is a blend of 3 varietals which are the Cabernet-Sauvignon, the Tempranillo and the Merlot.
This wine generally goes well with pork, poultry or beef.
The Continental of the Winery Contraste is in the top 10 of wines of Ensenada.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the Continental of Winery Contraste in the region of North often reveals types of flavors of non oak, earth or oak and sometimes also flavors of spices, red fruit or black fruit.
Food and wine pairings with Continental
Pairings that work perfectly with Continental
Original food and wine pairings with Continental
The Continental of Winery Contraste matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or pork such as recipes of beef with cider, greek-style shepherd's pie or pizza calzone with ham and mushrooms.
Details and technical informations about Winery Contraste's Continental.
Discover the grape variety: Cabernet-Sauvignon
Cabernet-Sauvignon noir is a grape variety that originated in France (Bordeaux). It produces a variety of grape specially used for wine making. It is rare to find this grape to eat on our tables. This variety of grape is characterized by small bunches, and small grapes. Cabernet-Sauvignon noir can be found in many vineyards: South-West, Loire Valley, Languedoc & Roussillon, Cognac, Bordeaux, Armagnac, Rhone Valley, Provence & Corsica, Savoie & Bugey, Beaujolais.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Continental from Winery Contraste are 2009, 2010, 2016, 2017
Informations about the Winery Contraste
The Winery Contraste is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 3 wines for sale in the of Ensenada to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Ensenada
The wine region of Ensenada is located in the region of Baja California of North of Mexico. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Casa de Piedra or the Domaine Altotinto produce mainly wines red, white and sparkling. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Ensenada are Cabernet-Sauvignon, Tempranillo and Merlot, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Ensenada often reveals types of flavors of pineapple, dark fruit or cocoa and sometimes also flavors of black fruits, mocha or black currant.
The wine region of North
Valle de Guadalupe is the key wine region in the state of Baja California, Mexico. Baja California, in turn, is responsible for 90 percent national wine production. At the heart of the valley is Guadalupe Village, which Lies 14 miles (20km) North of Ensenada city. The valley runs northeast to southwest on either side of Guadalupe, stretching from the Pacific coast inland for roughly 20 miles (32 km).
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The word of the wine: Flavours
There are generally four so-called fundamental flavours: acidity, bitterness, sweetness and saltiness. The first three are considered to be the building blocks of the structure of wines. They are perceived by the taste buds that cover the surface of the tongue.
