Domaine CastanAmetla
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 beef, veal or pasta.
Taste structure of the Ametla from the Domaine Castan
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Ametla of Domaine Castan in the region of Languedoc-Roussillon is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the Ametla of Domaine Castan in the region of Languedoc-Roussillon often reveals types of flavors of earthy, anise or earth and sometimes also flavors of spices.
Food and wine pairings with Ametla
Pairings that work perfectly with Ametla
Original food and wine pairings with Ametla
The Ametla of Domaine Castan matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, pasta or veal such as recipes of beef colombo bourguignon style, italian pasta salad or pork tenderloin with mushroom sauce.
Details and technical informations about Domaine Castan's Ametla.
Discover the grape variety: Cariñera
Aromatic and structured whites with a pale golden colour, an ample palate, and signature aromas of white flowers, white-fleshed fruits (pear, apple) and fresh Mediterranean notes. Also used in sparkling bases (Cava). Grown in small quantities in Catalonia and Spanish Roussillon, often blended in Cava DO and Penedès whites. White-berried mutation of Cariñena (Carignan), a historic Spanish Mediterranean variety.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Ametla from Domaine Castan are 2011, 2013
Informations about the Domaine Castan
The Domaine Castan is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 20 wines for sale in the of Languedoc to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Languedoc
Sunny, generous southern reds: spicy, peppery Syrah, round, candied Grenache (ripe fruit, garrigue), deep Mourvèdre, structured Carignan, supple Cinsault. From robust Corbières and Minervois to fresher Terrasses du Larzac, via Faugères on schist or taut Pic Saint-Loup. Lively, iodised Picpoul de Pinet whites (oysters), ample Roussanne and Marsanne. 14 sub-appellations, ~10,000 ha in regional AOC.
The wine region of Languedoc-Roussillon
Largest single French vineyard, dominated by sunny, generous reds. Spicy Syrah, candied Grenache (ripe fruit, garrigue), structured Carignan, deep Mourvèdre, supple Cinsault. Stars: structured Corbières, Minervois, Faugères, Saint-Chinian; round Côtes-du-Roussillon. Legendary vins doux naturels: Banyuls and Maury (fortified Grenache) with notes of cocoa, fig, prune.
The word of the wine: Reduction
A physiological and chemical phenomenon that occurs in wine in the absence of oxygen. The smell of reduction is characterized by animal and sometimes fetid notes that disappear in principle with aeration. It is recommended to decant reduced wines.
