Winery La ContraltaL'Ora Grande
Red wine
In the mouth this red wine is a powerful.
This wine generally goes well with poultry, beef or game (deer, venison).
Taste structure of the L'Ora Grande from the Winery La Contralta
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the L'Ora Grande of Winery La Contralta in the region of Sardinia is a powerful.
Food and wine pairings with L'Ora Grande
Pairings that work perfectly with L'Ora Grande
Original food and wine pairings with L'Ora Grande
The L'Ora Grande of Winery La Contralta matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, pasta or lamb such as recipes of picadillo, mascarpone/gorgonzola macaroni gratin or lamb tagine with honey and dried fruits.
Details and technical informations about Winery La Contralta's L'Ora Grande.
Discover the grape variety: Monemvasia
Recognized as being native to the Peloponnese in Greece, today very present in the Cyclades islands (Paros in particular and a little in Syros, Mykonos, Santorini, ...), in the island of Evia, ... . We can also meet it in Italy, in the United States, ... in France it is practically not known. It should not be confused with the multitude of white grape varieties belonging to the large Malvasia family. Indeed, DNA tests have never established any link of relationship. On the other hand, it is related to the Greek variety Athiri, which originated on the island of Santorini, and to the white Gouais.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of L'Ora Grande from Winery La Contralta are 0
Informations about the Winery La Contralta
The Winery La Contralta is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 3 wines for sale in the of Cannonau di Sardegna to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Cannonau di Sardegna
The wine region of Cannonau di Sardegna is located in the region of Sardaigne of Italy. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Giovanni Montisci or the Domaine Fratelli Puddu produce mainly wines red, pink and sweet. On the nose of Cannonau di Sardegna often reveals types of flavors of cherry, baking spice or truffle and sometimes also flavors of sour cherry, rubber or grilled meat. In the mouth of Cannonau di Sardegna is a powerful with a nice freshness.
The wine region of Sardinia
Sardinia, located 240 km off the west coast of mainland Italy, is the second largest island in the Mediterranean. With an area of about 9,300 square miles, it is almost three times the Size of Corsica, its immediate neighbor to the North, and only slightly smaller than the other major Italian island, Sicily. The island, called Sardegna by its Italian-speaking inhabitants, has belonged to various empires and kingdoms over the centuries. This is reflected in its place names, architecture, languages and dialects, and its unique portfolio of wine grapes.
The word of the wine: Reduction
A physiological and chemical phenomenon that occurs in wine in the absence of oxygen. The smell of reduction is characterized by animal and sometimes fetid notes that disappear in principle with aeration. It is recommended to decant reduced wines.
