Ortas - Cave de RasteauIco(o)n de Rasteau
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.
The Ico(o)n de Rasteau of the Ortas - Cave de Rasteau is in the top 10 of wines of Rasteau.
Taste structure of the Ico(o)n de Rasteau from the Ortas - Cave de Rasteau
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Ico(o)n de Rasteau of Ortas - Cave de Rasteau in the region of Rhone Valley is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
Food and wine pairings with Ico(o)n de Rasteau
Pairings that work perfectly with Ico(o)n de Rasteau
Original food and wine pairings with Ico(o)n de Rasteau
The Ico(o)n de Rasteau of Ortas - Cave de Rasteau matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of pastasciutta (corsica), fried vegetables with merguez and chipo or rack of lamb with herbs.
Details and technical informations about Ortas - Cave de Rasteau's Ico(o)n de Rasteau.
Discover the grape variety: Mourvèdre
Powerful, deep reds with firm tannins and dense texture, showing aromas of blackberry, leather, garrigue, black pepper, liquorice and animal notes (game, forest floor) with age. Star of Bandol AOC as a single variety and pillar of Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Gigondas and Costières blends. Also in GSM in Languedoc and Australia. A late-ripening variety of Spanish origin (Mataró/Monastrell).
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Ico(o)n de Rasteau from Ortas - Cave de Rasteau are 2010, 2009, 2011
Informations about the Ortas - Cave de Rasteau
The Ortas - Cave de Rasteau is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 85 wines for sale in the of Rasteau to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Rasteau
Southern Rhône cru of Vaucluse (promoted 2010): Grenache Noir signature king red (≥50%) — deep robe and powerful profile with notes of ripe black fruits, candied cherry, garrigue, spice, liquorice and cocoa touch, dense tannins and broad structure, long finish. Historic amber Vin Doux Naturel (15°, overripe grapes) — fig, raisin, coffee, cocoa. Clay-limestone soils, red marls and sandstones, cleansing mistral, Mediterranean climate, 5-15 year ageing.
The wine region of Rhone Valley
France's 2nd-largest AOC vineyard, two complementary worlds. Northern: pure Syrah in signature reds (Côte-Rôtie, Hermitage, Cornas), deep and peppery with blackberry, violet, black olive and smoked bacon notes, exceptional ageing. Opulent Viognier whites (Condrieu, apricot, flowers) and ample Marsanne-Roussanne. Southern: sun-soaked Grenache blends at Châteauneuf, Gigondas, Vacqueyras (candied fruit, garrigue).
The word of the wine: Friand
A light, easy-drinking wine with an immediate and fresh fruitiness.
