The Bodega Contador (Benjamín Romeo) is one of the largest wineries in the world. It offers 21 wines for sale in of Rioja to come and discover on site or to buy online.
Looking for the best Bodega Contador (Benjamín Romeo) wines in Rioja among all the wines in the region? Check out our tops of the best red, white or effervescent Bodega Contador (Benjamín Romeo) 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 Bodega Contador (Benjamín Romeo) wines with technical and enological descriptions.
How Bodega Contador (Benjamín Romeo) wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or veal such as recipes of beef pot-au-feu, lamb mouse with figs and grapes or sot- l- leaves.
On the nose the red wine of Bodega Contador (Benjamín Romeo). often reveals types of flavors of cream, cherry or oaky and sometimes also flavors of smoke, earthy or blackberry. In the mouth the red wine of Bodega Contador (Benjamín Romeo). is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
Rioja, in northern Spain, is best known for its berry-flavored, barrel-aged red wines made from Tempranillo and Garnacha. It is probably the leading wine region in Spain. It is certainly the most famous, rivaling only Jerez. The Vineyards follow the course of the Ebro for a hundred kilometres between the towns of Haro and Alfaro.
Besides Tempranillo and Garnacha, Graciano and Mazuelo (Carignan) are also used in Rioja's red wines. Some wineries, notably Marqués de Riscal, use small amounts of Cabernet Sauvignon. White grapes are planted much less. In 2017, the vineyard area was recorded at 64,215 hectares (158,679 acres).
How Bodega Contador (Benjamín Romeo) wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of shellfish, appetizers and snacks or lean fish such as recipes of knife feet, apple chips or paella de marisco (seafood paella).
On the nose the white wine of Bodega Contador (Benjamín Romeo). often reveals types of flavors of pineapple, cream or oaky and sometimes also flavors of tropical, citrus or apples. In the mouth the white wine of Bodega Contador (Benjamín Romeo). is a powerful with a nice freshness.
An ancient grape variety that has been cultivated for a long time, mainly in the Rueda region of northwestern Spain. D.N.A. tests show that it is the result of a natural cross between Savagnin and Castellana Blanco. It should not be confused with the Verdelho, which is very well known in Portugal, and the Verdelho Branco, which is almost more widespread. The Verdejo is registered in the Official Catalogue of wine grape varieties list A. It can also be found in the United States (Virginia, California, etc.), Australia, Portugal, etc., but is practically unknown in France.
How Bodega Contador (Benjamín Romeo) wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or pork such as recipes of shepherd's pie (quebec!), chiche kebab in armenian or ham and cheese omelette.
Transformation of sugars into alcohol under the effect of yeast. These yeasts exist in their natural state in the vineyards and in the cellars. Artificial seeding with selected yeasts is however very often practiced.
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