Winery Marie Bernard GilliozSt. Léonard Syrah
Red wine
In the mouth this red wine is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
This wine generally goes well with poultry, beef or game (deer, venison).
Taste structure of the St. Léonard Syrah from the Winery Marie Bernard Gillioz
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the St. Léonard Syrah of Winery Marie Bernard Gillioz in the region of Valais is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the St. Léonard Syrah of Winery Marie Bernard Gillioz in the region of Valais often reveals types of flavors of earth.
Food and wine pairings with St. Léonard Syrah
Pairings that work perfectly with St. Léonard Syrah
Original food and wine pairings with St. Léonard Syrah
The St. Léonard Syrah of Winery Marie Bernard Gillioz matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of greek moussaka, purple leg of lamb with red wine and cranberries or giant paella cooked on a wood fire.
Details and technical informations about Winery Marie Bernard Gillioz's St. Léonard Syrah.
Discover the grape variety: Nuragus
A very old variety grown in Italy, where it still plays an important role, particularly in Sardinia. - Synonyms: meragus, abbondosa, bruscu biancu, axina, garnaccia, granazza, burdu, malvasia di tura (for all the synonyms of the varieties). - Description: medium to large bunches, conical, voluminous, compact, short strong stems, often with a lignified part; medium-sized, spherical or slightly elongated berries, greenish-yellow to golden-yellow skin, sometimes amber with a pink tinge when fully ripe, soft pulp with a simple taste. - Production potential: late budding. Quite vigorous and very productive, suitable for almost all types of soil. Hardy, it resists well to the various cryptogamic diseases. Maturity: 3rd period average. - Wine type/Aromas: gives a heady wine of yellow straw color with sometimes golden reflections, provided in the majority of the cases with a good acidity.
Informations about the Winery Marie Bernard Gillioz
The Winery Marie Bernard Gillioz is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 17 wines for sale in the of Saint-Leonard to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Saint-Leonard
The wine region of Saint-Leonard is located in the region of Valais of Switzerland. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaines des Virets or the Domaine Marie Bernard Gillioz produce mainly wines red and white. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Saint-Leonard are Pinot noir, Chasselas and Pinot blanc, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Saint-Leonard often reveals types of flavors of earth, cherry or oaky and sometimes also flavors of smoke, red fruit or raspberry.
The wine region of Valais
The Valais is the largest wine region and appellation in Switzerland, responsible for around one third of the country's total wine production. The main Vineyard area covers the southeast-facing slopes of the dramatic Rhône river valley as the glacial waters run southwest between Leuk (Loeche in French) and Fully. The river changes direction at Martigny and then runs northwest to exit the valley and empty into Lac Léman (Lake Geneva). Vineyard area here comes to around 4,800 hectares (11,800 acres) and is generally located on (often steep) slopes and terraces between the flat, fertile, Heavy soils at the bottom of the valley - often given over to fruit production, industry and urban development - and the bare rock of the mountainside that towers above.
The word of the wine: N-M
Negociant-manipulant. Company that buys grapes, sometimes in addition to its own vineyard, elaborates and markets its champagne. Most of the big brands like Moët or Taittinger are N-M.
