Bodega Contador (Benjamín Romeo)Carmen Gran Reserva Rioja
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 poultry, beef or veal.
The Carmen Gran Reserva Rioja of the Bodega Contador (Benjamín Romeo) is in the top 90 of wines of Spain and in the top 10 of wines of Rioja.
Taste structure of the Carmen Gran Reserva Rioja from the Bodega Contador (Benjamín Romeo)
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Carmen Gran Reserva Rioja of Bodega Contador (Benjamín Romeo) in the region of Rioja is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the Carmen Gran Reserva Rioja of Bodega Contador (Benjamín Romeo) in the region of Rioja often reveals types of flavors of non oak, earth or oak and sometimes also flavors of spices, red fruit or black fruit.
Food and wine pairings with Carmen Gran Reserva Rioja
Pairings that work perfectly with Carmen Gran Reserva Rioja
Original food and wine pairings with Carmen Gran Reserva Rioja
The Carmen Gran Reserva Rioja of Bodega Contador (Benjamín Romeo) matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or veal such as recipes of enchiladas franchouillards, risotto of penne with chorizo and merguez or sot- l- leaves.
Details and technical informations about Bodega Contador (Benjamín Romeo)'s Carmen Gran Reserva Rioja.
Discover the grape variety: Tempranillo
Elegant, structured reds with aromas of strawberry, cherry, plum, leather, blond tobacco and pronounced vanilla from long oak ageing. Ranges from Joven to Crianza, Reserva and Gran Reserva. Star of Rioja DOCa, Ribera del Duero DO and Toro DO, also shines in the Douro as Tinta Roriz/Aragonez. One of the world's most planted Spanish varieties.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Carmen Gran Reserva Rioja from Bodega Contador (Benjamín Romeo) are 2011, 2007, 2010, 2009 and 0.
Informations about the Bodega Contador (Benjamín Romeo)
The Bodega Contador (Benjamín Romeo) is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 21 wines for sale in the of Rioja to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Rioja
Star of great Spanish reds: signature Tempranillo, elegant and complex, with notes of ripe cherry, plum, leather, vanilla and tobacco from American oak ageing. Classification by age: fruity Joven, balanced Crianza, ample Reserva, deep, silky Gran Reserva (5 years, 2 in barrel). Some fresh Viura whites and generous rosés. Spain's first DOCa (1991), 3 sub-zones (Alta, Alavesa, Oriental), 93.
The word of the wine: Aromatic
Character of a wine that is particularly expressive and rich in aromas. Some grape varieties, such as Gewurztraminer or Muscat, produce very aromatic wines.
