Winery FoncalieuSave the Heads
Red wine
This wine generally goes well with beef, veal or pasta.
Food and wine pairings with Save the Heads
Pairings that work perfectly with Save the Heads
Original food and wine pairings with Save the Heads
The Save the Heads of Winery Foncalieu matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, pasta or veal such as recipes of beef tongue in hot sauce, pasta with peas and bacon or alsatian fondue.
Details and technical informations about Winery Foncalieu's Save the Heads.
Discover the grape variety: Malvar
Fresh, aromatic dry whites with a pale golden colour, a supple palate and preserved acidity, showing signature aromas of citrus (lemon, grapefruit), white flowers, white-fleshed fruits (pear) and calcareous mineral notes. Continental refreshing profile. An essential component of Vinos de Madrid DO sub-region of Arganda, defining the viticultural identity of the Spanish capital region. Native white variety from Madrid, productive and historic.
Informations about the Winery Foncalieu
The Winery Foncalieu is one of wineries to follow in Vin de Pays.. It offers 367 wines for sale in the of Vin de Pays to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Vin de Pays
Intermediate category between AOC and Vin de France (renamed IGP in 2009), 27% of national volume. Accessible, expressive wines defined by their grape: opulent Chardonnay, lively Sauvignon, round Merlot, peppery Syrah, floral Viognier with apricot. 76 IGP in France at 3 scales: regional (Pays d'Oc, Méditerranée, Val de Loire), departmental or local. Flexible rules, wide range of permitted grapes, free grape and vintage labelling.
The wine region of Pays d'Oc
The single-grape IGP par excellence: modern, accessible, frank and fruity wines, the popular signature of the Midi. Spicy Syrah reds (pepper, blackberry), round Merlot, structured Cabernet, generous Grenache, supple Cinsault. Crisp, tangy rosés. Opulent Chardonnay whites, lively Sauvignon, floral, apricoty Viognier.
The word of the wine: Grand Cru
In Burgundy, the fourth and final level of classification (above the regional, communal and premier cru appellations), designating the wines produced on delimited plots of land (the climats) whose name alone constitutes the appellation. The climats classified as Grand Cru are 32 in the Côte d'Or plus one in Chablis which is divided into 7 distinct climats. Representing barely 1.5% of the production, the Grand Crus are the aristocracy of Burgundy wines.
