Winery PeñafalcónSiglo XI Gran Reserva
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 Siglo XI Gran Reserva from the Winery Peñafalcón
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Siglo XI Gran Reserva of Winery Peñafalcón in the region of Castille-et-Léon is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
Food and wine pairings with Siglo XI Gran Reserva
Pairings that work perfectly with Siglo XI Gran Reserva
Original food and wine pairings with Siglo XI Gran Reserva
The Siglo XI Gran Reserva of Winery Peñafalcón matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of beef coarse salt, leg of lamb in a casserole or pizza of the south west : duck breast, roquefort.
Details and technical informations about Winery Peñafalcón's Siglo XI Gran Reserva.
Discover the grape variety: Dobricic
From the island of Solta off the Dalmatian coast in Croatia. If in France it is almost unknown, in its country of origin it still benefits today from a rescue program. According to genetic analyses carried out in Davis (United States) by the California University, Dobricic is the father of Plavac Mali, the latter being a very well-known quality grape variety in Croatia and other countries.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Siglo XI Gran Reserva from Winery Peñafalcón are 2006, 0
Informations about the Winery Peñafalcón
The Winery Peñafalcón is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 17 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: Thinning out
Operation consisting in eliminating the suckers that grow on the vine stocks.
