Winery La CuevaOld Vines Garnacha
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 poultry, beef or game (deer, venison).
Taste structure of the Old Vines Garnacha from the Winery La Cueva
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Old Vines Garnacha of Winery La Cueva in the region of Aragon is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the Old Vines Garnacha of Winery La Cueva in the region of Aragon often reveals types of flavors of earth.
Food and wine pairings with Old Vines Garnacha
Pairings that work perfectly with Old Vines Garnacha
Original food and wine pairings with Old Vines Garnacha
The Old Vines Garnacha of Winery La Cueva matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, pasta or lamb such as recipes of beef tongue in hot sauce, pastasciutta (corsica) or lamb crumble with oregano and feta cheese.
Details and technical informations about Winery La Cueva's Old Vines Garnacha.
Discover the grape variety: Cabernet-Cantor
Colourful and simply fruity reds with a deep purple hue, supple tannins and an ample palate with preserved acidity, featuring signature aromas of black fruits (blackcurrant, blackberry), green pepper and herbaceous notes reminiscent of Cabernet. Productive and resistant. Grown in Germany, Belgium and the United Kingdom for northern organic vineyards. German black hybrid grape obtained in 1987 at Geilweilerhof, a disease-resistant crossing involving Cabernet Sauvignon.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Old Vines Garnacha from Winery La Cueva are 2016, 2018, 0, 2015 and 2010.
Informations about the Winery La Cueva
The Winery La Cueva is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 3 wines for sale in the of Campo de Borja to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Campo de Borja
DO of Aragon at the foot of Moncayo, nicknamed the 'Empire of Garnacha' (~60% of the vineyard, plantings since 1145). Grenache as a generous, fruity red: signature notes of ripe cherry, raspberry, plum, garrigue, sweet spices and a peppery touch, round tannins and a sunny palate — old vines aged 30-50 years. Supple Tempranillo, firm Mazuelo, Cabernet and Syrah round things out. Whites Macabeo, Chardonnay, Moscatel.
The wine region of Aragon
Autonomous community of northeast Spain, historic kingdom of Iberian red Grenache (~75%). Signature Garnacha: generous and sun-drenched with signature ripe cherry, crushed strawberry, garrigue, kirsch, sweet spice and a balsamic touch, round tannins and a warm, alcoholic palate. 4 major DOs: Cariñena the largest (old vines), Calatayud high-altitude, Campo de Borja and Somontano at the Pyrenean foothills. Fresh Macabeo and Garnacha blanca whites.
The word of the wine: Balance
Harmony of the different organoleptic elements of a wine. The balance is linked to the typicity of each wine. The sweetness of a sweet wine is an element of its balance, whereas a Sancerre or a Chablis will be asked to be lively and dry.
