Winery Cruz del CastillaRioja
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 Rioja from the Winery Cruz del Castilla
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Rioja of Winery Cruz del Castilla in the region of Rioja is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
Food and wine pairings with Rioja
Pairings that work perfectly with Rioja
Original food and wine pairings with Rioja
The Rioja of Winery Cruz del Castilla matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or veal such as recipes of venison stew to be prepared the day before, quick couscous or calf sweetbread with mushrooms.
Details and technical informations about Winery Cruz del Castilla's Rioja.
Discover the grape variety: Sangiovese
Originally from Italy, it is the famous Sangiovese of Tuscany producing the famous wines of Brunello de Montalcino and Chianti. This variety is registered in the Official Catalogue of Wine Grape Varieties, list A1. According to recent genetic analysis, it is the result of a natural cross between the almost unknown Calabrese di Montenuovo (mother) and Ciliegiolo (father).
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Rioja from Winery Cruz del Castilla are 2015, 2014
Informations about the Winery Cruz del Castilla
The Winery Cruz del Castilla is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 1 wines for sale in the of Rioja to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Rioja
Rioja, in northern Spain, is best known for its berry-flavored, barrel-aged red wines made from Tempranillo and Garnacha. It is probably the leading wine region in Spain. It is certainly the most famous, rivaling only Jerez. The Vineyards follow the course of the Ebro for a hundred kilometres between the towns of Haro and Alfaro.
The word of the wine: Plant
Smells present in certain wines and characteristic of the plant world. Heather, mint or blackcurrant leaf are considered pleasant, while herbaceous notes are considered a defect.
