Winery PortteusRattlesnake Red
This wine is a blend of 4 varietals which are the Cabernet-Sauvignon, the Sangiovese, the Zinfandel and the Merlot.
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.
Taste structure of the Rattlesnake Red from the Winery Portteus
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Rattlesnake Red of Winery Portteus in the region of Washington is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the Rattlesnake Red of Winery Portteus in the region of Washington often reveals types of flavors of non oak, earth or oak and sometimes also flavors of spices, red fruit or black fruit.
Food and wine pairings with Rattlesnake Red
Pairings that work perfectly with Rattlesnake Red
Original food and wine pairings with Rattlesnake Red
The Rattlesnake Red of Winery Portteus matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, pasta or veal such as recipes of homemade italian lasagna, chicken and mushroom risotto or veal fillet stroganoff.
Details and technical informations about Winery Portteus's Rattlesnake Red.
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
The best vintages of Rattlesnake Red from Winery Portteus are 2014, 2013, 2009, 2011 and 2017.
Informations about the Winery Portteus
The Winery Portteus is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 28 wines for sale in the of Rattlesnake Hills to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Rattlesnake Hills
The wine region of Rattlesnake Hills is located in the region of Yakima Valley of Washington of United States. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Two Mountain or the Domaine Ryan Patrick produce mainly wines red, white and pink. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Rattlesnake Hills are Cabernet-Sauvignon, Merlot and Cabernet franc, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Rattlesnake Hills often reveals types of flavors of non oak, earth or oak and sometimes also flavors of spices, red fruit or floral.
The wine region of Washington
Washington State is located in the Pacific Northwest of the United States, immediately north of Oregon. Although the history of the wine industry is relatively Short, Washington's 900-plus wineries and 350-plus independent winemakers, with more than 50,000 acres of vineyards, now produce more wine than any other state except California. Almost all wine production is in the hot, desert-like eastern Part of Washington, although there is some Grape growing and an AVA (Puget Sound) in the cooler, wetter west. White Chardonnay and Riesling grapes, and red Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah grapes are the main varieties grown in Washington, but the region produces quality wines from nearly 70 different grape varieties.
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