Winery O. FournierAlfa Spiga Ribera del Duero
Red wine
This wine is composed of 100% of the grape variety Chenin Blanc.
In the mouth this red wine is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
This wine generally goes well with beef, game (deer, venison) or lamb.
Taste structure of the Alfa Spiga Ribera del Duero from the Winery O. Fournier
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Alfa Spiga Ribera del Duero of Winery O. Fournier in the region of Castille-et-Léon is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the Alfa Spiga Ribera del Duero of Winery O. Fournier in the region of Castille-et-Léon often reveals types of flavors of non oak, earth or microbio and sometimes also flavors of vegetal, oak or spices.
Food and wine pairings with Alfa Spiga Ribera del Duero
Pairings that work perfectly with Alfa Spiga Ribera del Duero
Original food and wine pairings with Alfa Spiga Ribera del Duero
The Alfa Spiga Ribera del Duero of Winery O. Fournier matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of chinese fondue, lamb tagine with dried fruits and herbs or duck breast with honey, potato and onion with garlic.
Details and technical informations about Winery O. Fournier's Alfa Spiga Ribera del Duero.
Discover the grape variety: Tempranillo
The black Tempranillo is a grape variety native to Spain. It produces a variety of grape specially used for the elaboration of wine. It is rare to find this grape to eat on our tables. This variety of grape is characterized by medium-sized bunches and medium-sized grapes. The black Tempranillo can be found in several vineyards: South-West, Languedoc & Roussillon, Cognac, Bordeaux, Rhone valley, Provence & Corsica, Loire valley, Savoie & Bugey, Beaujolais.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Alfa Spiga Ribera del Duero from Winery O. Fournier are 2003, 2007, 2005, 2008 and 2006.
Informations about the Winery O. Fournier
The Winery O. Fournier is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 45 wines for sale in the of Ribera del Duero to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Ribera del Duero
The wine region of Ribera del Duero is located in the region of Castille-et-Léon of Spain. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Vega Sicilia or the Domaine Vega Sicilia produce mainly wines red. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Ribera del Duero are Tempranillo, Cabernet-Sauvignon and Merlot, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Ribera del Duero often reveals types of flavors of cream, ripe blackberries or cigar box and sometimes also flavors of rosemary, baking spice or espresso.
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.
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