Winery La CurioReserve Shiraz
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 Reserve Shiraz from the Winery La Curio
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Reserve Shiraz of Winery La Curio in the region of Australie du Sud is a powerful.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the Reserve Shiraz of Winery La Curio in the region of Australie du Sud often reveals types of flavors of earth, oak or spices and sometimes also flavors of black fruit.
Food and wine pairings with Reserve Shiraz
Pairings that work perfectly with Reserve Shiraz
Original food and wine pairings with Reserve Shiraz
The Reserve Shiraz of Winery La Curio matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of adapted vietnamese fondue, sauté of lamb with curry or giant paella cooked on a wood fire.
Details and technical informations about Winery La Curio's Reserve Shiraz.
Discover the grape variety: Portan
Colored, fruity reds with a dark ruby robe, smooth tannins and a supple palate, with signature aromas of red fruits (cherry, raspberry), soft spices, garrigue and southern notes. Productive, sunny profile for early drinking. Grown in small quantities in Languedoc-Roussillon for southern IGPs, participating in modern blends. French black variety obtained in 1958 by Paul Truel in Montpellier (Grenache × Portugais Bleu).
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Reserve Shiraz from Winery La Curio are 2006, 2014, 2009, 0 and 2011.
Informations about the Winery La Curio
The Winery La Curio is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 8 wines for sale in the of McLaren Vale to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of McLaren Vale
South Australian showcase of Mediterranean Shiraz: king red (~60% of the vineyard) powerful and silky with notes of blackberry, plum, dark chocolate, eucalyptus and a touch of sweet spice, velvety tannins and vibrant fruit. Renowned old-vine Grenache (cherry, garrigue, pepper), firm Cabernet Sauvignon and dense Mourvèdre as complement. Fresh Chardonnay and Vermentino in whites. Region 38 km south of Adelaide, Mediterranean climate, among the most geo-diverse soils in the world.
The wine region of Australie du Sud
Cradle of the great Australian Shiraz: powerful, sun-drenched reds with notes of blackberry, candied plum, pepper, chocolate and eucalyptus, ample tannins and vibrant fruit (Barossa, McLaren Vale). Firm, minty Cabernet Sauvignon on Coonawarra (terra rossa). Dry, lemony Riesling from Clare and Eden Valley, straight and taut. Fresh Sauvignon and Chardonnay from Adelaide Hills.
The word of the wine: Alcoholic fermentation
Transformation of sugars into alcohol under the effect of yeast. These yeasts exist in their natural state in the vineyards and in the cellars. Artificial seeding with selected yeasts is however very often practiced.
