Bodegas Virgen de la SierraAlbada Parajes Llano Herrera
Red wine
In the mouth this red wine is a powerful with a lot of tannins present in the mouth.
This wine generally goes well with poultry, beef or game (deer, venison).
Taste structure of the Albada Parajes Llano Herrera from the Bodegas Virgen de la Sierra
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Albada Parajes Llano Herrera of Bodegas Virgen de la Sierra in the region of Aragon is a powerful with a lot of tannins present in the mouth.
Food and wine pairings with Albada Parajes Llano Herrera
Pairings that work perfectly with Albada Parajes Llano Herrera
Original food and wine pairings with Albada Parajes Llano Herrera
The Albada Parajes Llano Herrera of Bodegas Virgen de la Sierra matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, pasta or lamb such as recipes of beef stew with white wine, basque lasagne or gypsy sauce.
Details and technical informations about Bodegas Virgen de la Sierra's Albada Parajes Llano Herrera.
Discover the grape variety: Petit Bouschet
Intensely colored and supple reds with a deep, near-opaque purple robe, light tannins and a dense palate, showing signature aromas of black fruits (blackberry, blackcurrant), plum, spices and vinous notes. Powerful dye-grape profile with red-fleshed pulp. Formerly planted en masse in the South of France to intensify the color of Mediterranean blends. French black teinturier grape obtained in 1824 by Louis Bouschet, aramon × teinturier du Cher, parent of Alicante Bouschet.
Informations about the Bodegas Virgen de la Sierra
The Bodegas Virgen de la Sierra is one of of the world's great estates. It offers 26 wines for sale in the of Calatayud to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Calatayud
DO of Aragon at altitude (550-1,040 m), kingdom of Garnacha (>75% of the vineyard) — Garnacha de Aragon clone genetically the most intact in the world. Concentrated signature reds with notes of ripe cherry, raspberry, blackberry, garrigue, sweet spices and a peppery touch, round tannins and a sunny palate — old vines (up to 100 years) give depth. 'Superior' designation for Garnacha over 50 years old. Harsh continental climate, schist soils.
The wine region of Aragon
Autonomous community of northeast Spain, historic kingdom of Iberian red Grenache (~75%). Signature Garnacha: generous and sun-drenched with signature ripe cherry, crushed strawberry, garrigue, kirsch, sweet spice and a balsamic touch, round tannins and a warm, alcoholic palate. 4 major DOs: Cariñena the largest (old vines), Calatayud high-altitude, Campo de Borja and Somontano at the Pyrenean foothills. Fresh Macabeo and Garnacha blanca whites.
The word of the wine: Overmaturation
When the grapes reach maturity, the skin becomes permeable and progressively loses water, which causes a concentration phenomenon inside the berry. This is called over-ripening or passerillage.
