Winery AlmadénVinhas Velhas Tannat
Red wine
This wine generally goes well with beef
The Vinhas Velhas Tannat of the Winery Almadén is in the top 10 of wines of Campanha.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the Vinhas Velhas Tannat of Winery Almadén in the region of Rio Grande do Sul often reveals types of flavors of non oak, earth or oak and sometimes also flavors of red fruit, black fruit.
Food and wine pairings with Vinhas Velhas Tannat
Pairings that work perfectly with Vinhas Velhas Tannat
Original food and wine pairings with Vinhas Velhas Tannat
The Vinhas Velhas Tannat of Winery Almadén matches generally quite well with dishes of beef such as recipes of pasticcio (greece).
Details and technical informations about Winery Almadén's Vinhas Velhas Tannat.
Discover the grape variety: Tannat
Powerful, tannic reds with inky colour and dense texture, with aromas of blackberry, blackcurrant, black plum, leather, liquorice and smoky notes. Very high ageing potential and polyphenol content (health reputation). Star of Madiran AOC in Béarn and the national grape of Uruguay (Canelones, Maldonado). Also grown in Irouléguy and Tursan. Late-ripening red variety from south-west France.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Vinhas Velhas Tannat from Winery Almadén are 2015, 0, 2012, 2011 and 2013.
Informations about the Winery Almadén
The Winery Almadén is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 36 wines for sale in the of Campanha to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Campanha
Wine region of southern Brazil (Rio Grande do Sul) along the Uruguayan border, with a dry temperate climate, sunny days and cool nights. Signature structured, fruity reds. Firm Cabernet Sauvignon with notes of blackcurrant, black mulberry, cedar, herbs and spices, solid tannins and medium ageing. Dense tannic Tannat (blackberry, plum, leather, liquorice), supple Merlot.
The wine region of Rio Grande do Sul
Brazil's winemaking heart (~80% of production), Italian tradition. Recognised specialty: traditional-method sparkling wines (espumantes), fresh and fruity, based on Chardonnay and Pinot Noir, among South America's finest. Accessible reds: supple, fruity Merlot (plum, cherry), fleshy Cabernet Sauvignon, dense, tannic Tannat. Round Chardonnay, light Riesling Italico, sweet, floral Moscato whites.
The word of the wine: Leaflet
Small barrel with a capacity of 112 to 136 litres depending on the region.
