Winery DelasSainte-Épine Saint-Joseph
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 game (deer, venison).
The Sainte-Épine Saint-Joseph of the Winery Delas is in the top 20 of wines of Saint-Joseph.
Taste structure of the Sainte-Épine Saint-Joseph from the Winery Delas
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Sainte-Épine Saint-Joseph of Winery Delas in the region of Rhone Valley is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the Sainte-Épine Saint-Joseph of Winery Delas in the region of Rhone Valley often reveals types of flavors of cherry, earthy or blackberry and sometimes also flavors of blueberry, minerality or tobacco.
Food and wine pairings with Sainte-Épine Saint-Joseph
Pairings that work perfectly with Sainte-Épine Saint-Joseph
Original food and wine pairings with Sainte-Épine Saint-Joseph
The Sainte-Épine Saint-Joseph of Winery Delas matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of thai beef curry, leg of lamb with garlic and rosemary or my grandmother's rabbit stew.
Details and technical informations about Winery Delas's Sainte-Épine Saint-Joseph.
Discover the grape variety: Superior seedless
This variety was obtained in 1972 in the United States by Superior Farming Co. by crossing the cardinal with an unnamed apyrene variety. Superior seedless is present in Italy (Puglia), Spain, Morocco, Argentina and the United States (California, etc.).
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Sainte-Épine Saint-Joseph from Winery Delas are 2016, 2011, 2015, 2014 and 2012.
Informations about the Winery Delas
The Winery Delas is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 49 wines for sale in the of Saint-Joseph to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Saint-Joseph
The wine region of Saint-Joseph is located in the region of Rhône septentrional of Rhone Valley of France. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Yves Gangloff or the Domaine E. Guigal produce mainly wines red and white. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Saint-Joseph are Marsanne, Roussanne and Mourvèdre, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety.
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: Ugni blanc
White grape variety of Italian origin, and the main white variety grown in France. Its large bunches give fine, light and lively wines, suitable for distillation: today it is the main variety for making cognac and armagnac. Ugni blanc, which is a little richer in alcohol when grown in Mediterranean regions, is used in the blending of the Provence and Corsica appellations, often in association with other grape varieties that bring aromas and structure, such as clairette, grenache blanc or sauvignon. Ugni blanc is also used, on a secondary basis, in the production of certain white wines in Gironde (AOC Bordeaux, Entre-deux-Mers, etc.).
