Winery La Zorra8 Vírgenes Blanco
White wine
This wine generally goes well with
The 8 Vírgenes Blanco of the Winery La Zorra is in the top 10 of wines of Sierra de Salamanca.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the 8 Vírgenes Blanco of Winery La Zorra in the region of Castille-et-Léon often reveals types of flavors of non oak, oak or tree fruit.
Details and technical informations about Winery La Zorra's 8 Vírgenes Blanco.
Discover the grape variety: Colombard
Colombard is one of the oldest grape varieties in the Charentes. This golden white grape variety is a cross between Chenin and Gouais. The young leaves of colombard are yellow with bronze patches. The adult leaves may be three-lobed or whole, depending on the variety. Its branches are cottony. The bunches of this variety are thick and cylindrical. Its elliptical berries are medium-sized. They change color until they ripen, ranging from greenish white to golden yellow. Colombard is associated with an average budding. It is particularly susceptible to leafhoppers, grape worms, mites, mildew, powdery mildew and gray mold. It is also sensitive to water stress, but is not very sensitive to wind. It ripens late in the second half of the year. There are a dozen approved clones of Colombard, the best known of which are 608, 607 and 606. This variety produces a full-bodied, fine white wine. Aromas of lime, nectarine, boxwood, citrus and exotic fruits are released.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of 8 Vírgenes Blanco from Winery La Zorra are 2015, 2014, 0
Informations about the Winery La Zorra
The Winery La Zorra is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 15 wines for sale in the of Sierra de Salamanca to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Sierra de Salamanca
The wine region of Sierra de Salamanca is located in the region of Castille-et-Léon of Spain. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Cámbrico or the Domaine Cámbrico produce mainly wines red, white and pink. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Sierra de Salamanca are Tempranillo et Verdejo, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Sierra de Salamanca often reveals types of flavors of non oak, oak or tree fruit and sometimes also flavors of spices, earth or red fruit.
The wine region of Castille-et-Léon
Located in the northern half of the Central Iberian plateau, Castilla y León is the largest of Spain's 17 administrative regions, covering about one-fifth of the country's total area. It extends about 350 kilometres (220 miles) from central Spain to the northern coast. Just as wide, it connects the Rioja wine region to the Portuguese border. Red wines reign supreme in Castilla y León, and the Tempranillo grape is undoubtedly the king.
The word of the wine: Maccabeo
See macabeu.
