Winery Horacio CalventeCastillejos
Red wine
This wine is a blend of 3 varietals which are the Cabernet-Sauvignon, the Tempranillo and the Merlot.
In the mouth this red wine is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
This wine generally goes well with poultry, beef or veal.
The Castillejos of the Winery Horacio Calvente is in the top 60 of wines of Granada Sur-Oeste.
Taste structure of the Castillejos from the Winery Horacio Calvente
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Castillejos of Winery Horacio Calvente in the region of Andalousie is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the Castillejos of Winery Horacio Calvente in the region of Andalousie often reveals types of flavors of non oak, earth or microbio and sometimes also flavors of oak, spices or red fruit.
Food and wine pairings with Castillejos
Pairings that work perfectly with Castillejos
Original food and wine pairings with Castillejos
The Castillejos of Winery Horacio Calvente matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, pasta or veal such as recipes of roasted fillet of beef with parsley, pasta with vegetables or escargots à la bordelaise.
Details and technical informations about Winery Horacio Calvente's Castillejos.
Discover the grape variety: Cabernet-Sauvignon
Cabernet-Sauvignon noir is a grape variety that originated in France (Bordeaux). It produces a variety of grape specially used for wine making. It is rare to find this grape to eat on our tables. This variety of grape is characterized by small bunches, and small grapes. Cabernet-Sauvignon noir can be found in many vineyards: South-West, Loire Valley, Languedoc & Roussillon, Cognac, Bordeaux, Armagnac, Rhone Valley, Provence & Corsica, Savoie & Bugey, Beaujolais.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Castillejos from Winery Horacio Calvente are 2017, 2012, 2011, 2009 and 2016.
Informations about the Winery Horacio Calvente
The Winery Horacio Calvente is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 13 wines for sale in the of Granada Sur-Oeste to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Granada Sur-Oeste
The wine region of Granada Sur-Oeste is located in the region of Andalousie of Spain. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Horacio Calvente or the Domaine Horacio Calvente produce mainly wines red, white and pink. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Granada Sur-Oeste are Tempranillo, Cabernet-Sauvignon and Merlot, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Granada Sur-Oeste often reveals types of flavors of earth, microbio or oak and sometimes also flavors of black fruit, non oak or red fruit.
The wine region of Andalousie
Andalusia, located in the southwest of Spain, is the southernmost administrative region of the Spanish mainland. It is home to the world-famous fortified wine, sherry. This dynamic region is the most populous in Spain and has a colourful history. Its strategic position at the gateway to the Mediterranean and its proximity to Africa have made it the target of many settlements and invasions throughout history.
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The word of the wine: Alcohol
A generic term for the various alcohols produced during fermentation that give the wine body, structure and warmth.
