Winery Virgen de la AsuncionEl Corazón de La Tierra
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, game (deer, venison) or lamb.
Taste structure of the El Corazón de La Tierra from the Winery Virgen de la Asuncion
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the El Corazón de La Tierra of Winery Virgen de la Asuncion in the region of Castille-et-Léon is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
Food and wine pairings with El Corazón de La Tierra
Pairings that work perfectly with El Corazón de La Tierra
Original food and wine pairings with El Corazón de La Tierra
The El Corazón de La Tierra of Winery Virgen de la Asuncion matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of greek moussaka, lamb with coconut milk or potjevleesch (meat in a pot).
Details and technical informations about Winery Virgen de la Asuncion's El Corazón de La Tierra.
Discover the grape variety: Cabernet-Volos
Deeply coloured, structured reds with a deep purple robe, firm tannins, an ample palate and preserved acidity; signature aromas of dark fruits (blackcurrant, blackberry), spices and herbal notes reminiscent of cabernet. Resistant to downy and powdery mildew. Grown in Switzerland, Germany and Belgium for modern organic vineyards in continental climates. Swiss black hybrid bred by Valentin Blattner in Soyhières (cabernet sauvignon × resistant).
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of El Corazón de La Tierra from Winery Virgen de la Asuncion are 2013, 2015, 0, 2012
Informations about the Winery Virgen de la Asuncion
The Winery Virgen de la Asuncion is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 12 wines for sale in the of Ribera del Duero to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Ribera del Duero
Cradle of great modern Spanish reds: Tempranillo (95% of the vineyard, here Tinto Fino) powerful, deep and elegant with notes of black cherry, blackberry, candied plum, leather, cedar and spices, firm tannins and sustained acidity thanks to altitude (720-1100 m). Classification by age: Crianza, Reserva, Gran Reserva. Harsh continental climate, clay-limestone soils. DO since 1982, 19,000 ha in Castilla y León.
The wine region of Castille-et-Léon
Cradle of great Castilian reds on high-altitude plateaus (450-1000 m) of the Duero. Tempranillo king (Tinto Fino, Tinta de Toro): powerful, structured reds with notes of black cherry, blackberry, plum, leather and spices, firm tannins and length worthy of long ageing. Stars: Ribera del Duero (Vega Sicilia, Pingus), fleshy Toro, Bierzo (fresh mineral Mencía). Lively herbaceous Verdejo whites from Rueda, cut grass and citrus.
The word of the wine: Physiological maturity
The stage of ripeness of the grape berry when it has reached an optimal weight and when the sugar and acidity levels have stabilized.
