868 EstateAltezza Red

Name: Altezza Red 868 Estate
Brand: 868 Estate
Rating: 3.7 (36 reviews)

Red wine of Virginia of United States

3.7

(Average of the reviews for all vintages combined and from several consumer review sources)

Tasters generally liked this wine.

The Altezza Red of 868 Estate is a red wine from the region of Virginia.
This wine is a blend of 2 varietals which are the Cabernet franc and the Merlot.
This wine generally goes well with pork, poultry or beef.

Wine flavors and olphactive analysis

Oak

Food and wine pairings with Altezza Red

Pairings that work perfectly with Altezza Red

Original food and wine pairings with Altezza Red

Game (deer, venison)

Mild and soft cheese

The Altezza Red of 868 Estate matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, pork or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of traditional flemish carbonades, the secrets of croque-monsieur or rabbit with cider and prunes.

Details and technical informations about 868 Estate's Altezza Red.

Winery

868 Estate

Grape varieties

Cabernet franc , Merlot

Region/Great wine region

Virginia

Country

United States

Style of wine

Red

Allergens

Contains sulfites

Discover the grape variety: Cabernet franc

Supple, fragrant reds with fine tannins and vibrant freshness, showing raspberry, violet, green pepper, pencil lead and gentle spice aromas. Star of the Loire as a single variety (Chinon, Bourgueil, Saumur-Champigny) and of the right bank of Bordeaux in blends (Cheval Blanc at 60%). Also in semi-dry Anjou rosés. A historic Bordeaux variety, parent of Cabernet-Sauvignon, Merlot and Carmenère.

Last vintages of this wine

Altezza Red - 0

In the top 100 of of Virginia wines

Average rating: 3.7

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Informations about the 868 Estate

The winery offers 28 different wines.

Its wines get an average rating of 3.7.

It is in the top 5 of the best estates in the region

It is located in Virginie

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The 868 Estate is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 27 wines for sale in the of Virginia to come and discover on site or to buy online.

In the top 50000 of of United States wines

In the top 850 of of Virginia wines

In the top 250000 of red wines

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The wine region of Virginia

Quality pole of the American east coast, unique signature in Viognier: ample, fragrant whites with notes of apricot, white peach, honey and flowers, silky on the palate. Cabernet Franc star in red, fine and fresh (raspberry, ripe pepper, spices). Also dense Petit Verdot, round Merlot, balanced Chardonnay, Vidal Blanc and native Norton. Humid continental climate tempered by the Appalachians, 8 AVAs (Monticello, Shenandoah).