Winery Contreras Ruiz1918
White wine
This wine generally goes well with
Details and technical informations about Winery Contreras Ruiz's 1918.
Discover the grape variety: Tannat
Tannat is a red grape variety from Béarn which belongs to the cotoïdes family. Present in several vineyards of France, it occupies nearly 3,000 ha. Its leaves are reddish with tan patches. Its bunches are either of normal size or larger. Its berries have a thin skin and are rounded. Its foliage has a swarthy appearance. This variety must be pruned long because it is vigorous. It likes sandy and gravelly soils. Tannat is often exposed to leafhoppers and mites. It is also somewhat susceptible to grey rot. It has 11 approved clones, including 474, 717 and 794. Once mature, this variety produces acidic, fruity, tannic, acidic and full-bodied wines. Various aromas emerge, notably tobacco, cinnamon and exotic wood. Tannat is rarely used alone. It is combined with iron-servadou to obtain a fruitier taste or with cabernet sauvignon to be more rounded.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of 1918 from Winery Contreras Ruiz are 0
Informations about the Winery Contreras Ruiz
The Winery Contreras Ruiz is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 16 wines for sale in the of Condado de Huelva to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Condado de Huelva
The wine region of Condado de Huelva is located in the region of Andalousie of Spain. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Bodegas Iglesias or the Domaine Bodegas Sauci produce mainly wines white, red and sweet. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Condado de Huelva are Tempranillo, Merlot and Cabernet-Sauvignon, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Condado de Huelva often reveals types of flavors of non oak, earth or oak and sometimes also flavors of spices, citrus fruit or microbio.
The wine region of Andalousie
Andalusia, located in the southwest of Spain, is the southernmost administrative region of the Spanish mainland. It is home to the world-famous fortified wine, sherry. This dynamic region is the most populous in Spain and has a colourful history. Its strategic position at the gateway to the Mediterranean and its proximity to Africa have made it the target of many settlements and invasions throughout history.
The word of the wine: Pressing Rosé
A method of making rosé wine that consists of pressing the grapes directly after crushing and light skin maceration. The resulting wine is lively, light and pale.
