Winery AscensionThe Countryman Grand Vin Tannat
Red wine
This wine generally goes well with beef
Food and wine pairings with The Countryman Grand Vin Tannat
Pairings that work perfectly with The Countryman Grand Vin Tannat
Original food and wine pairings with The Countryman Grand Vin Tannat
The The Countryman Grand Vin Tannat of Winery Ascension matches generally quite well with dishes of beef such as recipes of harira de mamie (moroccan soup).
Details and technical informations about Winery Ascension's The Countryman Grand Vin Tannat.
Discover the grape variety: Tannat
Powerful, tannic reds with inky colour and dense texture, with aromas of blackberry, blackcurrant, black plum, leather, liquorice and smoky notes. Very high ageing potential and polyphenol content (health reputation). Star of Madiran AOC in Béarn and the national grape of Uruguay (Canelones, Maldonado). Also grown in Irouléguy and Tursan. Late-ripening red variety from south-west France.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of The Countryman Grand Vin Tannat from Winery Ascension are 2015, 0
Informations about the Winery Ascension
The Winery Ascension is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 16 wines for sale in the of North Island to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of North Island
New Zealand's North Island, warmer and more varied than the South Island. Bordeaux varieties and Pinot Noir as signatures. Merlot in Hawke's Bay as a supple red with notes of plum, ripe cherry, fresh herbs and a spicy touch, round tannins — blended with Cabernet and peppery Syrah. Fine Pinot Noir in Wairarapa/Martinborough (cherry, undergrowth).
The word of the wine: Farm
Wine dominated by a strong acidity and/or biting tannins. In this case, the components of the wine need to melt, i.e. to harmonize during the maturation in the cellar.
