Winery Teso La MonjaAlabaster
Red wine
In the mouth this red wine is a powerful with a lot of tannins present in the mouth.
This wine generally goes well with beef, game (deer, venison) or lamb.
The Alabaster of the Winery Teso La Monja is in the top 10 of wines of Spain and in the top 5 of wines of Toro.
Taste structure of the Alabaster from the Winery Teso La Monja
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Alabaster of Winery Teso La Monja in the region of Castille-et-Léon is a powerful with a lot of tannins present in the mouth.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the Alabaster of Winery Teso La Monja in the region of Castille-et-Léon often reveals types of flavors of cream, cherry or oaky and sometimes also flavors of smoke, earthy or blackberry.
Food and wine pairings with Alabaster
Pairings that work perfectly with Alabaster
Original food and wine pairings with Alabaster
The Alabaster of Winery Teso La Monja matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of sauté of lamb with curry, lamb tagine with vegetables and sweet potatoes or oven roasted rabbit with mustard.
Details and technical informations about Winery Teso La Monja's Alabaster.
Discover the grape variety: Schoenburger
This variety is the result of an intraspecific cross between Pinot Noir and Pirovano 1 (Chasselas rose x Hamburg Muscat), obtained in 1939 by Heinrich Birk at the Geinsenheim Research Station (Germany). It can be found not only in Germany but also in Great Britain, Belgium, Italy, the Czech Republic, Brazil, South Africa, Australia, the United States, Canada, etc. In France, it is almost unknown.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Alabaster from Winery Teso La Monja are 2016, 2013, 2017, 2015 and 2014.
Informations about the Winery Teso La Monja
The Winery Teso La Monja is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 5 wines for sale in the of Toro to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Toro
The wine region of Toro is located in the region of Castille-et-Léon of Spain. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Teso La Monja or the Domaine Teso La Monja produce mainly wines red, white and sweet. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Toro are Tempranillo, Verdejo and Pinot gris, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Toro often reveals types of flavors of cherry, espresso or black olive and sometimes also flavors of menthol, bramble or cigar box.
The wine region of Castille-et-Léon
Located in the northern half of the Central Iberian plateau, Castilla y León is the largest of Spain's 17 administrative regions, covering about one-fifth of the country's total area. It extends about 350 kilometres (220 miles) from central Spain to the northern coast. Just as wide, it connects the Rioja wine region to the Portuguese border. Red wines reign supreme in Castilla y León, and the Tempranillo grape is undoubtedly the king.
The word of the wine: Côte des Bar
This is the name given to the vineyards of the Aube, which are closer to Burgundy, and some of the wines produced here bear witness to this proximity. The pinot noir dominates, the meunier is practically absent. Two crus have become references: Riceys, where a rosé without bubbles is also produced, and Montgueux near Troyes, renowned for its Chardonnay.
