The Domaine des Aspras is one of the best wineries to follow in Provence.. It offers 25 wines for sale in of Provence to come and discover on site or to buy online.
Looking for the best Domaine des Aspras wines in Provence among all the wines in the region? Check out our tops of the best red, white or effervescent Domaine des Aspras wines. Also find some food and wine pairings that may be suitable with the wines from this area. Learn more about the region and the Domaine des Aspras wines with technical and enological descriptions.
How Domaine des Aspras wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of rich fish (salmon, tuna etc), shellfish or spicy food such as recipes of rice croquettes with salmon, sauerkraut of the sea in casserole or scallops with coconut cream.
Provence is a wine region in the far southeast of France, best known for the quality (and quantity) of its rosé wines and for its Warm, mild Climate. The modernization that is taking place in many of the traditional wine regions of southern France has not yet taken place to the same extent in Provence, but there are Clear signs of change. The region's Grape varieties, in particular, have come under scrutiny in recent decades. Traditional varieties such as Carignan, Barbaroux (Barbarossa from Sardinia) and Calitor are being replaced by more commercially viable varieties such as Grenache, Syrah and even Cabernet Sauvignon.
The term "Varietal improvers" is gaining ground in Provence, as it is in the neighbouring Languedoc-Roussillon. The most successful local varieties, Mourvèdre, Tibouren and Vermentino (known locally as Rolle), have remained in favor, proving their value in Provence wines, in red, rosé and white respectively. The Vineyards of Provence cover an area of France's southeastern coastline that measures about 200 kilometers from east to west. In this definitely Mediterranean climate - no Provencal vineyard is more than 55 km from the Mediterranean - the vines enjoy about 3,000 hours of sunshine a year, as well as an average annual temperature of 14.
5°C.
How Domaine des Aspras wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of shellfish, appetizers and snacks or lean fish such as recipes of shrimp with oyster sauce, bread with cheese and bacon or festive sea pot.
On the nose the pink wine of Domaine des Aspras. often reveals types of flavors of citrus, apples or strawberries and sometimes also flavors of raisin, stone or earth. In the mouth the pink wine of Domaine des Aspras. is a with a nice freshness.
Grenache noir is a grape variety that originated in Spain. It produces a variety of grape specially used for the elaboration of wine. It is rare to find this grape to eat on our tables. This variety of grape is characterized by medium to large bunches, and grapes of medium size. Grenache noir can be found in many vineyards: South West, Cognac, Bordeaux, Provence & Corsica, Languedoc & Roussillon, Rhone Valley, Loire Valley, Savoie & Bugey, Beaujolais.
How Domaine des Aspras wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or spicy food such as recipes of quick and easy monkfish tail, ghormeh sabzi (iranian herbed lamb stew) or traditional tunisian couscous.
On the nose the red wine of Domaine des Aspras. often reveals types of flavors of red fruit.
Barrels of 220 to 225 litres. The toasting of the barrel to bend the staves (curved boards used to make the barrels) can vary according to the coopers and the demand. A gentle and slow toasting has little effect on the aromas. On the other hand, a strong toasting gives aromas of coffee or cocoa which will influence the taste of the wine. A wine barrel has already been aged for a year and has less impact on the wine than a new barrel.
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Cinsaut noir is a grape variety that originated in France (Provence). It produces a variety of grape specially used for wine making. It is rare to find this grape to eat on our tables. This variety of grape is characterized by large bunches and large grapes. Cinsaut noir can be found in several vineyards: South-West, Cognac, Bordeaux, Provence & Corsica, Rhône valley, Languedoc & Roussillon, Loire valley, Savoie & Bugey, Beaujolais, Armagnac.
