Bodega Los BarrancosCorral de Castro Tinto
Red wine
This wine is a blend of 3 varietals which are the Cabernet-Sauvignon, the Tempranillo and the Merlot.
In the mouth this red wine is a powerful with a nice freshness.
This wine generally goes well with poultry, beef or veal.
The Corral de Castro Tinto of the Bodega Los Barrancos is in the top 5 of wines of Contraviesa-Alpujarra.
Taste structure of the Corral de Castro Tinto from the Bodega Los Barrancos
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Corral de Castro Tinto of Bodega Los Barrancos in the region of Andalousie is a powerful with a nice freshness.
Food and wine pairings with Corral de Castro Tinto
Pairings that work perfectly with Corral de Castro Tinto
Original food and wine pairings with Corral de Castro Tinto
The Corral de Castro Tinto of Bodega Los Barrancos matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, pasta or veal such as recipes of beef marengo "my mom" style, rigatoni with courgettes and tomatoes or pork tenderloin with onions.
Details and technical informations about Bodega Los Barrancos's Corral de Castro Tinto.
Discover the grape variety: Cabernet-Sauvignon
Cabernet-Sauvignon noir is a grape variety that originated in France (Bordeaux). It produces a variety of grape specially used for wine making. It is rare to find this grape to eat on our tables. This variety of grape is characterized by small bunches, and small grapes. Cabernet-Sauvignon noir can be found in many vineyards: South-West, Loire Valley, Languedoc & Roussillon, Cognac, Bordeaux, Armagnac, Rhone Valley, Provence & Corsica, Savoie & Bugey, Beaujolais.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Corral de Castro Tinto from Bodega Los Barrancos are 2013, 2012, 2008
Informations about the Bodega Los Barrancos
The Bodega Los Barrancos is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 5 wines for sale in the of Contraviesa-Alpujarra to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Contraviesa-Alpujarra
The wine region of Contraviesa-Alpujarra is located in the region of Andalousie of Spain. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Barranco Oscuro or the Domaine Garcia de Verdevique produce mainly wines red, white and pink. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Contraviesa-Alpujarra are Tempranillo, Cabernet-Sauvignon and Merlot, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Contraviesa-Alpujarra often reveals types of flavors of oak, red fruit or non oak and sometimes also flavors of earth, spices or black fruit.
The wine region of Andalousie
Andalusia, located in the southwest of Spain, is the southernmost administrative region of the Spanish mainland. It is home to the world-famous fortified wine, sherry. This dynamic region is the most populous in Spain and has a colourful history. Its strategic position at the gateway to the Mediterranean and its proximity to Africa have made it the target of many settlements and invasions throughout history.
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The word of the wine: Hybrid
Term designating grape varieties obtained from two different vine species.
