Les Caves de la ColombeVacqueyras
Red wine
This wine generally goes well with beef, game (deer, venison) or lamb.
Food and wine pairings with Vacqueyras
Pairings that work perfectly with Vacqueyras
Original food and wine pairings with Vacqueyras
The Vacqueyras of Les Caves de la Colombe matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of kafta bil saniyeh (lebanese dish), seven o'clock leg of lamb or mymy's golden apples (squash).
Details and technical informations about Les Caves de la Colombe's Vacqueyras.
Discover the grape variety: Rossignola
Light and fruity reds with a pale ruby robe, melted tannins and an airy palate with preserved acidity, showing signature aromas of red fruits (cherry, morello cherry), gentle spices and Venetian floral notes. Airy profile adding freshness to blends. Traditional component of Valpolicella DOC and Bardolino DOC, contributing to the identity of Venetian reds from Lake Garda. Native black Italian grape from Veneto, grown mainly in Valpolicella.
Informations about the Les Caves de la Colombe
The Les Caves de la Colombe is one of wineries to follow in Vacqueyras.. It offers 23 wines for sale in the of Vacqueyras to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Vacqueyras
Southern Rhône cru neighbouring Gigondas: signature Grenache as king red (≥50%) with Syrah, Mourvèdre and Cinsault - fleshy and spicy with notes of ripe black fruits (blackberry, blackcurrant, black cherry), garrigue, kirsch, liquorice, pepper and a balsamic touch, firm tannins and a long finish (14-15°), between the power of Gigondas and the elegance of Châteauneuf. Lively rosés and ample whites (Grenache Blanc, Clairette, Roussanne). AOC (1990), ~1,450 ha, stony and sandy soils.
The wine region of Rhone Valley
France's 2nd-largest AOC vineyard, two complementary worlds. Northern: pure Syrah in signature reds (Côte-Rôtie, Hermitage, Cornas), deep and peppery with blackberry, violet, black olive and smoked bacon notes, exceptional ageing. Opulent Viognier whites (Condrieu, apricot, flowers) and ample Marsanne-Roussanne. Southern: sun-soaked Grenache blends at Châteauneuf, Gigondas, Vacqueyras (candied fruit, garrigue).
The word of the wine: Barrel
Bordeaux barrel of 225 litres, used to determine the tonneau (unit of measurement corresponding to four barrels, or 900 litres).
