Winery Herrera VineyardsMalbec
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The Malbec of the Winery Herrera Vineyards is in the top 0 of wines of Yadkin Valley.
Details and technical informations about Winery Herrera Vineyards's Malbec.
Discover the grape variety: Terret Noir
Light, fruity reds with a clear ruby robe, smooth tannins and an airy palate with preserved acidity. Signature aromas of red fruits (cherry, raspberry), soft spices and garrigue notes. Elegant, refreshing southern profile. One of the 13 authorised grapes of Châteauneuf-du-Pape AOC, also present in Côtes-du-Rhône and Languedoc. Black-skinned mutation of Terret, a native French grape of Languedoc and the Rhône Valley.
Informations about the Winery Herrera Vineyards
The Winery Herrera Vineyards is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 8 wines for sale in the of Yadkin Valley to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Yadkin Valley
First AVA of North Carolina (2003), 7 Piedmont counties on clay-sandy soils, temperate continental climate with humid summers. Signature Bordeaux and Rhône varieties. Firm Cabernet Sauvignon with blackcurrant, blackberry, cedar and spices, solid tannins. Peppery Cabernet Franc (bell pepper, raspberry), supple Merlot, bright Syrah.
The wine region of North Carolina
Historic US southeastern wine state (top US producer before Prohibition). Yadkin Valley as the main quality zone: signature Cabernet Franc (red fruit, bell pepper, violet, fresh herbs, supple tannins). Also dense Petit Verdot, round Merlot, fruity Sangiovese. Chardonnay whites and rich Petit Manseng (apricot, honey).
The word of the wine: Anthocyanins
Phenolic compounds present in the skin of grapes that give colour to red wines during maceration.
