Bodega Pirineos - Rocal Merlot - Syrah

Bodega PirineosRocal Merlot - Syrah

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 Merlot - Syrah 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 veal.
The Rocal Merlot - Syrah of the Bodega Pirineos is in the top 80 of wines of Somontano.

Taste structure of the Rocal Merlot - Syrah from the Bodega Pirineos

Light
Bold
Smooth
Tannic
Dry
Sweet
Soft
Acidic

In the mouth the Rocal Merlot - Syrah of Bodega Pirineos in the region of Aragon is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.

Details and technical informations about Bodega Pirineos's Rocal Merlot - Syrah.

Grape varieties
Region/Great wine region
Great wine region
Country
Style of wine
Alcohol
13.5°
Allergens
Contains sulfites

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

Rocal Merlot - Syrah - 2018
In the top 80 of of Somontano wines
Average rating: 3.81110.50
Rocal Merlot - Syrah - 2017
In the top 80 of of Somontano wines
Average rating: 3.61110.50
Rocal Merlot - Syrah - 2016
In the top 80 of of Somontano wines
Average rating: 2.5110.500
Rocal Merlot - Syrah - 2015
In the top 80 of of Somontano wines
Average rating: 3.71110.50

The best vintages of Rocal Merlot - Syrah from Bodega Pirineos are 2018, 2015, 2017, 2016

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 15 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 15000 of of Spain wines
In the top 85 of of Somontano wines
In the top 90000 of red wines
In the top 150000 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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The word of the wine: Fulfilled

Said of a wine at its peak that is balanced and offers all its aromatic potential.

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