Winery Marqués de ValdecañasGran Reserva
Red wine
In the mouth this red wine is a powerful.
This wine generally goes well with poultry, beef or veal.
The Gran Reserva of the Winery Marqués de Valdecañas is in the top 10 of wines of Cariñena.
Taste structure of the Gran Reserva from the Winery Marqués de Valdecañas
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Gran Reserva of Winery Marqués de Valdecañas in the region of Aragon is a powerful.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the Gran Reserva of Winery Marqués de Valdecañas in the region of Aragon 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 Gran Reserva
Pairings that work perfectly with Gran Reserva
Original food and wine pairings with Gran Reserva
The Gran Reserva of Winery Marqués de Valdecañas matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, pasta or veal such as recipes of celine's version of moussaka (5th meeting), quick salmon and zucchini lasagna or veal breast with new vegetables.
Details and technical informations about Winery Marqués de Valdecañas's Gran Reserva.
Discover the grape variety: Ciliegiolo
It is believed to be of Spanish origin. Today it is very present in Tuscany and in many other Italian regions where it is often blended with sangiovese to produce the famous Chianti. According to recent genetic analysis, it is the father of the said sangiovese, its mother being an almost unknown variety called calabrese di Montenuovo. - Synonymy: ciliegino, ciregiuolo or cireguoli, aleatico di spagna (for all the synonyms of the grape varieties, click here!). - Description: medium to large bunches, cylindrical-conical, winged, compact, strong medium-sized stalks with very little lignification; medium-sized, round berries, skin of medium thickness, very bluish-black with sometimes purplish reflections, juicy pulp. - Production potential: buds early in the year, only a few days after Chasselas. It is particularly fond of not too poor hillside soils. Vigorous, productive and regular, it should however be pruned in relation to the fact that its base eyes are not very fertile. Sensitive to wind, mildew, powdery mildew, acid rot and grey rot. Resistant to drought. Ripening 2nd period late. - Wine type/flavours: gives a full and supple wine with soft tannins, rich in alcohol, of a more or less dark ruby colour with in some cases purplish tints. Aromas of cinnamon, cherry, blueberry, spicy notes, plum, fresh grapes, liquorice, tobacco, vanilla, ... .
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Gran Reserva from Winery Marqués de Valdecañas are 2012, 2010, 2007, 0 and 2008.
Informations about the Winery Marqués de Valdecañas
The Winery Marqués de Valdecañas is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 7 wines for sale in the of Cariñena to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Cariñena
The wine region of Cariñena is located in the region of Aragon of Spain. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Pago Aylés or the Domaine Viñedos y Bodegas Pablo produce mainly wines red, white and pink. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Cariñena are Tempranillo, Cabernet-Sauvignon and Merlot, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Cariñena often reveals types of flavors of cherry, cinnamon or white pepper and sometimes also flavors of cheese, tobacco or chard.
The wine region of Aragon
Aragon is one of Spain's 17 autonomous communities. Located in the North of the country, it stretches from the imposing Pyrenees mountains in the South to the vast Central Iberian plateau. To the east of Aragon Lies Catalonia, while La Rioja, Castilla y Leon and Navarra are its neighbours to the west. Aragon encompasses the eastward flowing Ebro River and its vast valley, the river being one of the largest and most important in Spain.
The word of the wine: PGI
Protected geographical indication. Equivalent to vin de pays in European regulations.
