Winery FuentenarroCaballero Mendoza Barrica
Red wine
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.
Food and wine pairings with Caballero Mendoza Barrica
Pairings that work perfectly with Caballero Mendoza Barrica
Original food and wine pairings with Caballero Mendoza Barrica
The Caballero Mendoza Barrica of Winery Fuentenarro matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of beef fashion, merguez with lentils or paella valenciana (without seafood).
Details and technical informations about Winery Fuentenarro's Caballero Mendoza Barrica.
Discover the grape variety: Tourbat
The Tourbat grape variety is found particularly in Sardinia. It is probably of Catalan origin and is grown on an area of 25 hectares. It is also known by other names such as torbato, caninu or malvoise du Roussillon, and develops perfectly in hot, dry soil. It is noticeable for its drooping habit. Its lobed leaves have short teeth. The bunches, sometimes winged, are of medium size. They can weigh up to 347 gr. The berries, a little ellipsoid, are rather of a medium size. The flesh is juicy and covered with a rather thick skin, which takes on an amber-pink colour when they are ripe. A wine of medium acidity and high quality comes from this variety. When young, the wine gives off an aroma of ripe apples and when aged, it gives off a scent of honey and cooked fruits.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Caballero Mendoza Barrica from Winery Fuentenarro are 2019, 0, 2018
Informations about the Winery Fuentenarro
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.
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.
The word of the wine: Gross
Champagne with between 6 and 15 grams of sugar (see dosage liqueur).
