Bodega PirineosRocal Merlot Selection Roble
Red wine
In the mouth this red wine is a powerful.
This wine generally goes well with beef, veal or lamb.
Taste structure of the Rocal Merlot Selection Roble from the Bodega Pirineos
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Rocal Merlot Selection Roble of Bodega Pirineos in the region of Aragon is a powerful.
Food and wine pairings with Rocal Merlot Selection Roble
Pairings that work perfectly with Rocal Merlot Selection Roble
Original food and wine pairings with Rocal Merlot Selection Roble
The Rocal Merlot Selection Roble of Bodega Pirineos matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or veal such as recipes of fresh sausage, lamb tagine with artichokes and dried tomatoes or curried veal roulades.
Discover the grape variety: Merlot
Merlot 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 to medium sized bunches, and medium sized grapes. Merlot noir can be found in many vineyards: South West, Languedoc & Roussillon, Cognac, Bordeaux, Loire Valley, Armagnac, Burgundy, Jura, Champagne, Rhone Valley, Beaujolais, Provence & Corsica, Savoie & Bugey.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Rocal Merlot Selection Roble from Bodega Pirineos are 2017, 2014, 2015, 2016
Informations about the Bodega Pirineos
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.
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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