Winery ValdelanaForlan Reserva
Red wine
This wine is a blend of 2 varietals which are the Cabernet franc and the Tempranillo.
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 Forlan Reserva from the Winery Valdelana
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Forlan Reserva of Winery Valdelana in the region of Rioja is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the Forlan Reserva of Winery Valdelana in the region of Rioja often reveals types of flavors of non oak, oak or spices and sometimes also flavors of red fruit.
Food and wine pairings with Forlan Reserva
Pairings that work perfectly with Forlan Reserva
Original food and wine pairings with Forlan Reserva
The Forlan Reserva of Winery Valdelana matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or veal such as recipes of venison stew to be prepared the day before, lamb tagine with dried apricots or aiguillette of duck with honey.
Details and technical informations about Winery Valdelana's Forlan Reserva.
Discover the grape variety: Cabernet franc
Supple, fragrant reds with fine tannins and vibrant freshness, showing raspberry, violet, green pepper, pencil lead and gentle spice aromas. Star of the Loire as a single variety (Chinon, Bourgueil, Saumur-Champigny) and of the right bank of Bordeaux in blends (Cheval Blanc at 60%). Also in semi-dry Anjou rosés. A historic Bordeaux variety, parent of Cabernet-Sauvignon, Merlot and Carmenère.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Forlan Reserva from Winery Valdelana are 2014, 2015, 2013, 2011 and 2010.
Informations about the Winery Valdelana
The Winery Valdelana is one of of the world's great estates. It offers 51 wines for sale in the of Rioja to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Rioja
Star of great Spanish reds: signature Tempranillo, elegant and complex, with notes of ripe cherry, plum, leather, vanilla and tobacco from American oak ageing. Classification by age: fruity Joven, balanced Crianza, ample Reserva, deep, silky Gran Reserva (5 years, 2 in barrel). Some fresh Viura whites and generous rosés. Spain's first DOCa (1991), 3 sub-zones (Alta, Alavesa, Oriental), 93.
The word of the wine: Rosé (champagne)
Unique rosé wine made by blending white wine with a small amount of red Champagne. It is however possible to vinify the must directly into rosé.
