Winery Gran LegadoExtra Brut
Sparkling wine
In the mouth this sparkling wine is a with a nice freshness.
This wine generally goes well with pork, rich fish (salmon, tuna etc) or shellfish.
Taste structure of the Extra Brut from the Winery Gran Legado
Light | Bold | |
Soft | Acidic | |
Gentle | Fizzy |
In the mouth the Extra Brut of Winery Gran Legado in the region of Rio Grande do Sul is a with a nice freshness.
Food and wine pairings with Extra Brut
Pairings that work perfectly with Extra Brut
Original food and wine pairings with Extra Brut
The Extra Brut of Winery Gran Legado matches generally quite well with dishes of pork, rich fish (salmon, tuna etc) or shellfish such as recipes of stuffed eggplant (with vegetables or mixed), cod and potato gratin or barbecued lobster.
Details and technical informations about Winery Gran Legado's Extra Brut.
Discover the grape variety: Assyrtiko
This is a very old grape variety grown in Greece, particularly in the southern Cyclades Islands in the Aegean Sea, and more specifically in the Santorini archipelago. It is related to gaidouria and platani. In this country, it is quite often "associated" with other grape varieties such as aïdani, athiri, malagousia, ... . Assyrtiko can be found in Germany, Spain, Italy, Greece, Cyprus, Bulgaria, Romania, the United States, Mexico, South Africa, etc. Little known in France, it is nevertheless registered in the Official Catalogue of wine grape varieties, list A.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Extra Brut from Winery Gran Legado are 0, 2014, 2011
Informations about the Winery Gran Legado
The Winery Gran Legado is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 14 wines for sale in the of Serra Gaúcha to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Serra Gaúcha
Serra Gaúcha is a Brazilian wine region in the Southern state of Rio Grande do Sul, where Brazil meets Uruguay. Its name is apt: the landscape here is characterized by low mountain ranges (serras) and populated by gaúchos, the cowboys of the Brazilian Pampas. Small landholdings of just a few hectares are the norm in Serra Gacúha, which makes co-operative winemaking almost a necessity. The cost of buying and maintaining winemaking equipment is considerable, so local vignerons pool their resources and invest in shared, co-operative wineries.
The wine region of Rio Grande do Sul
Rio Grande do Sul is Brazil's most prolific wine-producing state. It is located in the very South of the country along the Uruguayan and Argentinian borders. The wine regions of Serra Gaucha, Campanha and Vale do Vinhedos can be found in this Part of the country. Soft, light red wines from a range of varieties such as Pinot Noir, Cabernet Sauvignon and Tannat are made here.
The word of the wine: Leaf removal
Operation that consists in removing the leaves that form a screen between the sun and the grape.
