Winery Dominio del AguilaPícaro Viñas Viejas
Red wine
This wine is a blend of 2 varietals which are the Bobal and the Tempranillo.
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 Pícaro Viñas Viejas from the Winery Dominio del Aguila
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Pícaro Viñas Viejas of Winery Dominio del Aguila 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 Pícaro Viñas Viejas of Winery Dominio del Aguila in the region of Castille-et-Léon often reveals types of flavors of cream, cherry or oaky and sometimes also flavors of smoke, butter or earthy.
Food and wine pairings with Pícaro Viñas Viejas
Pairings that work perfectly with Pícaro Viñas Viejas
Original food and wine pairings with Pícaro Viñas Viejas
The Pícaro Viñas Viejas of Winery Dominio del Aguila matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of mexican beef tacos, chakchouka or duck breast with honey.
Details and technical informations about Winery Dominio del Aguila's Pícaro Viñas Viejas.
Discover the grape variety: Bobal
This grape variety is widely cultivated in Spain under the name béni carlo. It was introduced into the Languedoc-Roussillon region of Narbonne around 1870.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Pícaro Viñas Viejas from Winery Dominio del Aguila are 2018, 2016, 2012, 2015 and 2017.
Informations about the Winery Dominio del Aguila
The Winery Dominio del Aguila is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 6 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: Mercaptan
Organic compound resulting from the combination of alcohol and sulphide (H2S) producing an unpleasant odour reminiscent of town gas and rotten eggs.
