Winery ValcarlosElite de Fortius

Red wine of Navarre of Spain

3.5

(Average of the reviews for all vintages combined and from several consumer review sources)

Tasters generally liked this wine.

The Elite de Fortius of Winery Valcarlos is a red wine from the region of Navarre.
This wine is a blend of 2 varietals which are the Cabernet-Sauvignon and the Merlot.
In the mouth this red wine is a powerful with a nice freshness.
This wine generally goes well with poultry, beef or veal.

Taste structure of the Elite de Fortius from the Winery Valcarlos

Light		Bold
Smooth		Tannic
Dry		Sweet
Soft		Acidic

In the mouth the Elite de Fortius of Winery Valcarlos in the region of Navarre is a powerful with a nice freshness.

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Pairings that work perfectly with Elite de Fortius

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Pasta

The Elite de Fortius of Winery Valcarlos matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, pasta or veal such as recipes of korean bibimbap, capellini with prosciutto or slow-cooked veal roast.

Details and technical informations about Winery Valcarlos's Elite de Fortius.

Winery

Winery Valcarlos

Grape varieties

Cabernet-Sauvignon , Merlot

Region/Great wine region

Navarre

Country

Spain

Style of wine

Red

Allergens

Contains sulfites

Discover the grape variety: Cabernet-Sauvignon

Structured, tannic reds, deeply coloured, with aromas of blackcurrant, blackberry, cedar, tobacco and graphite, underpinned by firm acidity and fine ageing potential. Cornerstone of the great Médoc estates (Pauillac, Saint-Estèphe, Saint-Julien) and signature of Napa Valley, Coonawarra and Maipo. The world's most planted red variety, a natural cross of Cabernet Franc x Sauvignon Blanc born in Bordeaux.

Last vintages of this wine

Elite de Fortius - 2009

In the top 100 of of Navarre wines

Average rating: 3.7

Elite de Fortius - 2004

In the top 100 of of Navarre wines

Average rating: 3.6

Elite de Fortius - 0

In the top 100 of of Navarre wines

Average rating: 3.5

The best vintages of Elite de Fortius from Winery Valcarlos are 2009, 2004, 0

Informations about the Winery Valcarlos

The winery offers 27 different wines.

Its wines get an average rating of 3.5.

This winery is part of the Grupo Faustino.

It is in the top 15 of the best estates in the region

It is located in Navarre

The Winery Valcarlos is one of of the world's great estates. It offers 27 wines for sale in the of Navarre to come and discover on site or to buy online.

In the top 30000 of of Spain wines

In the top 950 of of Navarre wines

In the top 250000 of red wines

In the top 400000 wines of the world

The wine region of Navarre

Spanish reference for great Garnacha rosés: raspberry-pink colour, notes of crushed strawberry, cherry, citrus and white flowers, dry and gourmet palate. The emblematic grape (~70% of reds in the past), also in supple, sun-filled reds. Tempranillo on the rise in modern blends, fine spicy Graciano, Cabernet and Merlot. Fresh Chardonnay and Viura whites.