Winery Fuentenarro - Caballero Mendoza Barrica

Winery FuentenarroCaballero Mendoza Barrica

3.5
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(Average of the reviews for all vintages combined and from several consumer review sources)
Tasters generally liked this wine.
The Caballero Mendoza Barrica of Winery Fuentenarro is a red wine from the region of Ribera del Duero of Castille-et-Léon.
In the mouth this red wine is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
This wine generally goes well with beef, game (deer, venison) or lamb.

Taste structure of the Caballero Mendoza Barrica from the Winery Fuentenarro

Light
Bold
Smooth
Tannic
Dry
Sweet
Soft
Acidic

In the mouth the Caballero Mendoza Barrica of Winery Fuentenarro in the region of Castille-et-Léon is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.

Details and technical informations about Winery Fuentenarro's Caballero Mendoza Barrica.

Grape varieties
Region/Great wine region
Great wine region
Country
Style of wine
Alcohol
14.5°
Allergens
Contains sulfites

Discover the grape variety: Pinella blanca

A very old grape variety that has been cultivated for a very long time in Italy - where it originated - and that can still be found today in the Veneto region. It is also known in Slovenia and Bulgaria, but is virtually unknown in France. According to genetic analysis, it is related to the white gouais, which it resembles somewhat. There is a Pinella nera, but it is not clear whether it is the black form.

Last vintages of this wine

Caballero Mendoza Barrica - 2019
In the top 100 of of Ribera del Duero wines
Average rating: 3.61110.50
Caballero Mendoza Barrica - 2018
In the top 100 of of Ribera del Duero wines
Average rating: 3.411100

The best vintages of Caballero Mendoza Barrica from Winery Fuentenarro are 2019, 2018

Informations about the Winery Fuentenarro

The winery offers 9 different wines.
Its wines get an average rating of 3.6.
It is in the top 10 of the best estates in the region
It is located in Ribera del Duero in the region of Castille-et-Léon

The Winery Fuentenarro is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 9 wines for sale in the of Ribera del Duero to come and discover on site or to buy online.

Top wine Castille-et-Léon
In the top 40000 of of Spain wines
In the top 2000 of of Ribera del Duero wines
In the top 350000 of red wines
In the top 600000 wines of the world

The wine region of Ribera del Duero

The wine region of Ribera del Duero is located in the region of Castille-et-Léon of Spain. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Vega Sicilia or the Domaine Vega Sicilia produce mainly wines red. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Ribera del Duero are Tempranillo, Cabernet-Sauvignon and Merlot, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Ribera del Duero often reveals types of flavors of cream, ripe blackberries or cigar box and sometimes also flavors of rosemary, baking spice or espresso.


The wine region of Castille-et-Léon

Located in the northern half of the Central Iberian plateau, Castilla y León is the largest of Spain's 17 administrative regions, covering about one-fifth of the country's total area. It extends about 350 kilometres (220 miles) from central Spain to the northern coast. Just as wide, it connects the Rioja wine region to the Portuguese border. Red wines reign supreme in Castilla y León, and the Tempranillo grape is undoubtedly the king.

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The word of the wine: Musty (taste of)

A disgusting taste due to a defect in the grapes or, more commonly, a defect in the barrel.

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