Winery Rancho San MiguelLey XVIII Carignan
Red wine
This wine generally goes well with beef and spicy food.
The Ley XVIII Carignan of the Winery Rancho San Miguel is in the top 30 of wines of Ensenada.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the Ley XVIII Carignan of Winery Rancho San Miguel in the region of North 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 Ley XVIII Carignan
Pairings that work perfectly with Ley XVIII Carignan
Original food and wine pairings with Ley XVIII Carignan
The Ley XVIII Carignan of Winery Rancho San Miguel matches generally quite well with dishes of beef or spicy food such as recipes of beef stew or mediterranean lamb necklace.
Details and technical informations about Winery Rancho San Miguel's Ley XVIII Carignan.
Discover the grape variety: Ciliegiolo
It is believed to be of Spanish origin. Today it is very present in Tuscany and in many other Italian regions where it is often blended with sangiovese to produce the famous Chianti. According to recent genetic analysis, it is the father of the said sangiovese, its mother being an almost unknown variety called calabrese di Montenuovo. - Synonymy: ciliegino, ciregiuolo or cireguoli, aleatico di spagna (for all the synonyms of the grape varieties, click here!). - Description: medium to large bunches, cylindrical-conical, winged, compact, strong medium-sized stalks with very little lignification; medium-sized, round berries, skin of medium thickness, very bluish-black with sometimes purplish reflections, juicy pulp. - Production potential: buds early in the year, only a few days after Chasselas. It is particularly fond of not too poor hillside soils. Vigorous, productive and regular, it should however be pruned in relation to the fact that its base eyes are not very fertile. Sensitive to wind, mildew, powdery mildew, acid rot and grey rot. Resistant to drought. Ripening 2nd period late. - Wine type/flavours: gives a full and supple wine with soft tannins, rich in alcohol, of a more or less dark ruby colour with in some cases purplish tints. Aromas of cinnamon, cherry, blueberry, spicy notes, plum, fresh grapes, liquorice, tobacco, vanilla, ... .
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Ley XVIII Carignan from Winery Rancho San Miguel are 2009, 2011, 2008, 0 and 2010.
Informations about the Winery Rancho San Miguel
The Winery Rancho San Miguel is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 1 wines for sale in the of Ensenada to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Ensenada
The wine region of Ensenada is located in the region of Baja California of North of Mexico. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Casa de Piedra or the Domaine Altotinto produce mainly wines red, white and sparkling. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Ensenada are Cabernet-Sauvignon, Tempranillo and Merlot, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Ensenada often reveals types of flavors of pineapple, dark fruit or cocoa and sometimes also flavors of black fruits, mocha or black currant.
The wine region of North
Valle de Guadalupe is the key wine region in the state of Baja California, Mexico. Baja California, in turn, is responsible for 90 percent national wine production. At the heart of the valley is Guadalupe Village, which Lies 14 miles (20km) North of Ensenada city. The valley runs northeast to southwest on either side of Guadalupe, stretching from the Pacific coast inland for roughly 20 miles (32 km).
The word of the wine: Full-bodied
A rich, concentrated wine that offers consistency in the mouth.
