Bodegas OlarraAltos de Valdoso Reserva Tinta del Pais
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 beef, game (deer, venison) or lamb.
Taste structure of the Altos de Valdoso Reserva Tinta del Pais from the Bodegas Olarra
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Altos de Valdoso Reserva Tinta del Pais of Bodegas Olarra 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 Altos de Valdoso Reserva Tinta del Pais of Bodegas Olarra in the region of Castille-et-Léon often reveals types of flavors of earth, oak or spices and sometimes also flavors of red fruit, black fruit or dried fruit.
Food and wine pairings with Altos de Valdoso Reserva Tinta del Pais
Pairings that work perfectly with Altos de Valdoso Reserva Tinta del Pais
Original food and wine pairings with Altos de Valdoso Reserva Tinta del Pais
The Altos de Valdoso Reserva Tinta del Pais of Bodegas Olarra matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of roasted fillet of beef with parsley, leg or shoulder of lamb with honey and thyme or venison stew.
Details and technical informations about Bodegas Olarra's Altos de Valdoso Reserva Tinta del Pais.
Discover the grape variety: Meslier Saint François
Meslier Saint François is a French grape variety that comes from the Gatinais, located south of the Paris basin. It was obtained from a cross between Chenin and Gouais Blanc. It is planted on a surface area of 50 ha in France and is often confused with Arbois, hence the synonym it shares with the latter, Orbois. Its berries and clusters are of normal size. Its adult leaves have convex teeth. Meslier Saint François is not very vigorous, but it remains fertile. It buds early, 3 days before Chasselas. It is often exposed to spring frosts and is susceptible to oidium and grey rot. Meslier Saint François produces flat, light wines with little alcohol. When distilled, its eaux de vie are full of bouquet and fine. It can thus be used in the blending of grape varieties that produce cognac or armagnac.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Altos de Valdoso Reserva Tinta del Pais from Bodegas Olarra are 2012, 2011, 0, 2017
Informations about the Bodegas Olarra
The Bodegas Olarra is one of of the world's great estates. It offers 92 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.
The word of the wine: Short
Said of a wine that leaves little trace in the mouth after tasting (also called "short in the mouth").
