Winery Don CristobalBarrel Selection Merlot
Red wine
In the mouth this red wine is a powerful.
This wine generally goes well with beef, veal or lamb.
Taste structure of the Barrel Selection Merlot from the Winery Don Cristobal
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Barrel Selection Merlot of Winery Don Cristobal in the region of Mendoza is a powerful.
Food and wine pairings with Barrel Selection Merlot
Pairings that work perfectly with Barrel Selection Merlot
Original food and wine pairings with Barrel Selection Merlot
The Barrel Selection Merlot of Winery Don Cristobal matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or veal such as recipes of daube niçoise, lamb stew or white wine fondue.
Details and technical informations about Winery Don Cristobal's Barrel Selection Merlot.
Discover the grape variety: Merlot
Round and fleshy reds with a velvety texture, showing aromas of ripe plum, black cherry, cocoa and truffle notes with age. Supple tannins, generous alcohol, indulgent finish. Pillar of Libournais (Pomerol with Pétrus, Saint-Émilion with Cheval Blanc and Ausone) and signature of Super Tuscans, Italian Wales and Washington State. A cross of Cabernet Franc × Magdeleine Noire, France's most planted red variety.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Barrel Selection Merlot from Winery Don Cristobal are 2011, 0
Informations about the Winery Don Cristobal
The Winery Don Cristobal is one of of the world's great estates. It offers 37 wines for sale in the of Lujan de Cuyo to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Lujan de Cuyo
America's first DOC, the consecrated terroir of the world's Malbec in Mendoza on the Andean piedmont (825-1,080 m). Signature Malbec (>9,000 ha here): dense, velvety reds with signature notes of blackberry, plum, violet, cocoa and sweet spices, round tannins and bright fruit — the grape's maximum expression. Also firm Cabernet Sauvignon, supple Bonarda, spicy Tempranillo, peppery Syrah. Chardonnay, Sauvignon whites.
The wine region of Mendoza
World capital of Malbec: powerful, deep reds with blackberry, plum, violet and sweet spice, round tannins and vivid fruit. Also firm Cabernet Sauvignon, supple, juicy Bonarda, aromatic floral white Torrontés. High-altitude vineyards (800-1,700 m) at the foot of the Andes, dry continental climate irrigated by glacial waters. ~80% of Argentine output across 150,000 ha.
The word of the wine: Expressive
Said of a wine that is full-bodied and offers well-defined aromas.
