Bodega Pirineos - Rocal Crianza Cabernet Sauvignon

Bodega PirineosRocal Crianza Cabernet Sauvignon

3.5
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(Average of the reviews for all vintages combined and from several consumer review sources)
Tasters generally liked this wine.
The Rocal Crianza Cabernet Sauvignon of Bodega Pirineos is a red wine from the region of Somontano of Aragon.
In the mouth this red wine is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
This wine generally goes well with poultry, beef or lamb.

Taste structure of the Rocal Crianza Cabernet Sauvignon from the Bodega Pirineos

Light
Bold
Smooth
Tannic
Dry
Sweet
Soft
Acidic

In the mouth the Rocal Crianza Cabernet Sauvignon of Bodega Pirineos in the region of Aragon is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.

Wine flavors and olphactive analysis

On the nose the Rocal Crianza Cabernet Sauvignon of Bodega Pirineos in the region of Aragon often reveals types of flavors of black fruit.

Details and technical informations about Bodega Pirineos's Rocal Crianza Cabernet Sauvignon.

Grape varieties
Region/Great wine region
Great wine region
Country
Style of wine
Alcohol
14°
Allergens
Contains sulfites

Discover the grape variety: Cabernet-Sauvignon

Cabernet-Sauvignon noir is a grape variety that originated in France (Bordeaux). It produces a variety of grape specially used for wine making. It is rare to find this grape to eat on our tables. This variety of grape is characterized by small bunches, and small grapes. Cabernet-Sauvignon noir can be found in many vineyards: South-West, Loire Valley, Languedoc & Roussillon, Cognac, Bordeaux, Armagnac, Rhone Valley, Provence & Corsica, Savoie & Bugey, Beaujolais.

Last vintages of this wine

Rocal Crianza Cabernet Sauvignon - 2012
In the top 100 of of Somontano wines
Average rating: 3.211100
Rocal Crianza Cabernet Sauvignon - 2011
In the top 100 of of Somontano wines
Average rating: 3.61110.50

The best vintages of Rocal Crianza Cabernet Sauvignon from Bodega Pirineos are 2011, 2012

Informations about the Bodega Pirineos

The winery offers 90 different wines.
Its wines get an average rating of 3.5.
This winery is part of the Barbadillo.
It is in the top 50 of the best estates in the region
It is located in Somontano in the region of Aragon

The Bodega Pirineos is one of of the world's great estates. It offers 86 wines for sale in the of Somontano to come and discover on site or to buy online.

Top wine Aragon
In the top 35000 of of Spain wines
In the top 300 of of Somontano wines
In the top 300000 of red wines
In the top 500000 wines of the world

The wine region of Somontano

The wine region of Somontano is located in the region of Aragon of Spain. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Viñas del Vero or the Domaine El Grillo y La Luna produce mainly wines red, white and pink. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Somontano are Cabernet-Sauvignon, Merlot and Tempranillo, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Somontano often reveals types of flavors of cherry, chocolate or almonds and sometimes also flavors of mint, toasty or caramel.


The wine region of Aragon

Aragon is one of Spain's 17 autonomous communities. Located in the North of the country, it stretches from the imposing Pyrenees mountains in the South to the vast Central Iberian plateau. To the east of Aragon Lies Catalonia, while La Rioja, Castilla y Leon and Navarra are its neighbours to the west. Aragon encompasses the eastward flowing Ebro River and its vast valley, the river being one of the largest and most important in Spain.

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