Winery La ViergeSatyricon
Red wine
This wine is a blend of 2 varietals which are the Nebbiolo and the Sangiovese.
This wine generally goes well with pork, poultry or beef.
The Satyricon of the Winery La Vierge is in the top 70 of wines of Hemel-en-Aarde Ridge.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the Satyricon of Winery La Vierge in the region of Western Cape often reveals types of flavors of cherry, oaky or earthy and sometimes also flavors of blackberry, red fruit or strawberries.
Food and wine pairings with Satyricon
Pairings that work perfectly with Satyricon
Original food and wine pairings with Satyricon
The Satyricon of Winery La Vierge matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or veal such as recipes of veal shank with mushrooms, lamb shoulder cooked for 5 hours or blanquette of veal.
Details and technical informations about Winery La Vierge's Satyricon.
Discover the grape variety: Nebbiolo
Austere, noble reds, pale in colour and quick to turn garnet, with powerful tannins and high acidity, showing aromas of sour cherry, faded rose, tar, white truffle, leather and balsamic notes with age. Outstanding ageing potential. Absolute star of Piedmont with Barolo DOCG and Barbaresco DOCG, also in Roero, Gattinara, Ghemme and Valtellina (Chiavennasca). A late-ripening Italian variety among the world's greatest.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Satyricon from Winery La Vierge are 2016, 2015, 2010, 2018 and 2012.
Informations about the Winery La Vierge
The Winery La Vierge is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 25 wines for sale in the of Hemel-en-Aarde Ridge to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Hemel-en-Aarde Ridge
Ward of Walker Bay (Western Cape, South Africa) — highest of the three Hemel-en-Aarde appellations: Burgundian-style Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, aromatic and expressive with the latest ripening. Coolest climate in the region, strongest winds and lowest clay content. Abundant winter rainfall, slow ripening — exceptional Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. Atlantic influence tempered by the Benguela Current.
The wine region of Western Cape
Cradle of South African wine. Signature Chenin Blanc (Steen, 20%) in ample, fresh whites with notes of quince, yellow apple, honey and acacia flower, from crisp dry to sweet. Sharp, iodised Sauvignon Blanc (Walker Bay, Constantia), balanced Chardonnay. Reds: emblematic Pinotage with roasted aromas (coffee, plum, smoke), firm Cabernet Sauvignon, spicy Syrah.
The word of the wine: Gluing
Method consisting in clarifying the wine and giving it a limpidity by incorporating a specific product.
