Winery Jurassic RidgeMontepulciano
Red wine
This wine generally goes well with pork, vegetarian or veal.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the Montepulciano of Winery Jurassic Ridge in the region of North Island often reveals types of flavors of non oak, earth or oak and sometimes also flavors of black fruit.
Food and wine pairings with Montepulciano
Pairings that work perfectly with Montepulciano
Original food and wine pairings with Montepulciano
The Montepulciano of Winery Jurassic Ridge matches generally quite well with dishes of lamb, veal or pork such as recipes of lamb mouse with onions and red wine, adapted vietnamese fondue or pasta carbonara.
Details and technical informations about Winery Jurassic Ridge's Montepulciano.
Discover the grape variety: Jacquez
Deeply coloured, rustic reds with a characteristic foxy taste (wild strawberry, wild raspberry, labruscoid notes), deep purple colour, soft tannins and a light palate with moderate acidity. Banned in France since 1935 (one of six prohibited hybrids). Still found on heritage trellises in the Cévennes and in Brazil as a table wine. American black hybrid (Vitis aestivalis × vinifera) imported in the 19th century.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Montepulciano from Winery Jurassic Ridge are 2011, 2010, 0
Informations about the Winery Jurassic Ridge
The Winery Jurassic Ridge is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 8 wines for sale in the of Waiheke Island to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Waiheke Island
Wine island in Hauraki Gulf 40 min from Auckland (New Zealand): signature Bordeaux Cabernet-Merlot blends as red kings — deep hue with signature notes of blackcurrant, blackberry, plum, cedar and spice, racy tannins and elegant structure rivaling Bordeaux. Rich, spicy Syrah with fresh backbone, refined Chardonnay. Warm dry maritime climate sheltered from cold winds, montmorillonite clay over volcanic basalt, fast drainage, small concentrated berries.
The wine region of North Island
New Zealand's North Island, warmer and more varied than the South Island. Bordeaux varieties and Pinot Noir as signatures. Merlot in Hawke's Bay as a supple red with notes of plum, ripe cherry, fresh herbs and a spicy touch, round tannins — blended with Cabernet and peppery Syrah. Fine Pinot Noir in Wairarapa/Martinborough (cherry, undergrowth).
The word of the wine: Red winemaking
Transformation of grapes into must and wine under the effect of alcoholic fermentation. The vinification of red wines takes place in several stages: destemming, crushing, alcoholic fermentation, vatting, running off and maturing.
