Winery RigalLibertin Fronton
Red wine
In the mouth this red wine is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
This wine generally goes well with beef, veal or pasta.
Taste structure of the Libertin Fronton from the Winery Rigal
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Libertin Fronton of Winery Rigal in the region of South West is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
Food and wine pairings with Libertin Fronton
Pairings that work perfectly with Libertin Fronton
Original food and wine pairings with Libertin Fronton
The Libertin Fronton of Winery Rigal matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, pasta or veal such as recipes of pork tongue with tomato sauce and pickles, pasta romantica or blanquette of veal.
Details and technical informations about Winery Rigal's Libertin Fronton.
Discover the grape variety: Durize
A very old variety, certainly originating from the Aosta Valley (Italy). According to published genetic analyses, it is directly related to the roussin and is the granddaughter of the cornalin from Valais. Nowadays, it is mainly cultivated in Switzerland and is practically endangered.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Libertin Fronton from Winery Rigal are 2017, 2018, 2015, 2016
Informations about the Winery Rigal
The Winery Rigal is one of of the world's great estates. It offers 58 wines for sale in the of Fronton to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Fronton
The wine region of Fronton is located in the region of Haut-Pays of South West of France. Wineries and vineyards like the Château Bellevue La Forét or the Château Baudare produce mainly wines red, pink and white. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Fronton are Négrette, Cabernet franc and Cabernet-Sauvignon, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Fronton often reveals types of flavors of cherry, smoke or citrus and sometimes also flavors of peach, apricot or minerality.
The wine region of South West
The South-West is a large territorial area of France, comprising the administrative regions of Aquitaine, Limousin and Midi-Pyrénées. However, as far as the French wine area is concerned, the South-West region is a little less clear-cut, as it excludes Bordeaux - a wine region so productive that it is de facto an area in its own right. The wines of the South West have a Long and eventful history. The local rivers play a key role, as they were the main trade routes to bring wines from traditional regions such as Cahors, Bergerac, Buzet and Gaillac to their markets.
The word of the wine: Bacchus
Roman god of the vine and wine, often evoked to qualify everything that concerns the world of wine, and in particular its consumption. His name gave the adjective "bachique" which suggests the idea of celebration and conviviality.
