Domaine de FontviveGigondas
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, game (deer, venison) or lamb.
Taste structure of the Gigondas from the Domaine de Fontvive
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Gigondas of Domaine de Fontvive in the region of Rhone Valley is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
Food and wine pairings with Gigondas
Pairings that work perfectly with Gigondas
Original food and wine pairings with Gigondas
The Gigondas of Domaine de Fontvive matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of homemade italian lasagna, traditional tunisian couscous or roast duck breast stuffed with foie gras confit.
Details and technical informations about Domaine de Fontvive's Gigondas.
Discover the grape variety: Narince
This grape variety is native to Turkey, where it is very well known and highly appreciated. In this country, it is very often grown at high altitudes. It is believed to be the result of a natural intraspecific cross between Dimrit Kara and Kalecik Karasi. Almost unknown in France, it is no more so in other wine-producing countries.
Informations about the Domaine de Fontvive
The Domaine de Fontvive is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 10 wines for sale in the of Gigondas to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Gigondas
The wine region of Gigondas is located in the region of Rhône méridional of Rhone Valley of France. Wineries and vineyards like the Château de Saint Cosme or the Domaine la Bouissiere produce mainly wines red, pink and sparkling. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Gigondas are Mourvèdre, Cabernet-Sauvignon and Clairette, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Gigondas often reveals types of flavors of butterscotch, butter or baking spice and sometimes also flavors of bay leaf, star anise or pomegranate.
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: Botrytis
Fungus that causes grape rot.
