Winery AlcortaRoble
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 Roble from the Winery Alcorta
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Roble of Winery Alcorta in the region of Castille-et-Léon is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
Food and wine pairings with Roble
Pairings that work perfectly with Roble
Original food and wine pairings with Roble
The Roble of Winery Alcorta matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of pork shoulder with mustard, fillet of lamb in potato dressing or whole duck casserole with white wine.
Details and technical informations about Winery Alcorta's Roble.
Discover the grape variety: Saint-Macaire
Saint-Macaire 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 grapes of medium size. Saint-Macaire noir can be found in several vineyards: South-West, Cognac, Bordeaux, Provence & Corsica, Rhone valley, Loire valley, Savoie & Bugey, Beaujolais.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Roble from Winery Alcorta are 2016, 2018, 0, 2017
Informations about the Winery Alcorta
The Winery Alcorta is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 14 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: Sommelier
Person working in a restaurant and responsible for the wine service. The head sommelier is responsible for putting together the wine list, managing the sommelier brigade, and ensuring the sale of wines according to the dishes (food and wine pairing).
