Bodegas Virgen de la SierraAlbada Viñas Viejas Garnacha
Red wine
In the mouth this red wine is a powerful with a nice freshness.
This wine generally goes well with poultry, beef or game (deer, venison).
The Albada Viñas Viejas Garnacha of the Bodegas Virgen de la Sierra is in the top 60 of wines of Calatayud.
Taste structure of the Albada Viñas Viejas Garnacha from the Bodegas Virgen de la Sierra
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Albada Viñas Viejas Garnacha of Bodegas Virgen de la Sierra in the region of Aragon is a powerful with a nice freshness.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the Albada Viñas Viejas Garnacha of Bodegas Virgen de la Sierra in the region of Aragon often reveals types of flavors of cherry, oaky or smoke and sometimes also flavors of butter, earthy or blackberry.
Food and wine pairings with Albada Viñas Viejas Garnacha
Pairings that work perfectly with Albada Viñas Viejas Garnacha
Original food and wine pairings with Albada Viñas Viejas Garnacha
The Albada Viñas Viejas Garnacha of Bodegas Virgen de la Sierra matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, pasta or lamb such as recipes of monkfish tagine, spinach cannelloni or lamb shoulder confit.
Details and technical informations about Bodegas Virgen de la Sierra's Albada Viñas Viejas Garnacha.
Discover the grape variety: Bekari
Supple, fruity reds with a moderate ruby colour, smooth tannins and a light, fresh palate; signature aromas of red fruits (cherry, raspberry), gentle spices and floral notes. Also made into refreshing sparkling rosés. Traditionally blended with Debina and Vlachiko for Zitsa PDO sparkling rosés, or with Agiorgitiko for Epirus reds. Indigenous Greek black grape from Epirus, DNA-identical to Turkish Dimrit.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Albada Viñas Viejas Garnacha from Bodegas Virgen de la Sierra are 2018, 2011, 2013, 2012 and 2017.
Informations about the Bodegas Virgen de la Sierra
The Bodegas Virgen de la Sierra is one of of the world's greatest 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: Viscosity
Consistency of wine reminiscent of the tactile sensation of sugar syrup with varying degrees of fluidity, due to the alcohol and natural sugar in the grapes present in sweet wines. In excess, this sensation can make the wine pasty and heavy. To the eye, viscosity is referred to as tears.
