Bodegas AlzuetaHizan Crianza
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 Hizan Crianza from the Bodegas Alzueta
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Hizan Crianza of Bodegas Alzueta in the region of Castille-et-Léon is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
Food and wine pairings with Hizan Crianza
Pairings that work perfectly with Hizan Crianza
Original food and wine pairings with Hizan Crianza
The Hizan Crianza of Bodegas Alzueta matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of oxtail and carrot stew, pastasotto pepper merguez (risotto style pasta) or blanquette of rabbit with riesling and chanterelles.
Details and technical informations about Bodegas Alzueta's Hizan Crianza.
Discover the grape variety: Tempranillo
The black Tempranillo is a grape variety native to Spain. It produces a variety of grape specially used for the elaboration of wine. It is rare to find this grape to eat on our tables. This variety of grape is characterized by medium-sized bunches and medium-sized grapes. The black Tempranillo can be found in several vineyards: South-West, Languedoc & Roussillon, Cognac, Bordeaux, Rhone valley, Provence & Corsica, Loire valley, Savoie & Bugey, Beaujolais.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Hizan Crianza from Bodegas Alzueta are 2012, 2009, 0, 2010 and 2007.
Informations about the Bodegas Alzueta
The Bodegas Alzueta is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 6 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: Hairy
A sensual and complete wine that leaves a sensation of balance and fullness in the mouth.
