Winery Celler Xavier CluaIl·lusió
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 poultry, beef or veal.
Taste structure of the Il·lusió from the Winery Celler Xavier Clua
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Il·lusió of Winery Celler Xavier Clua in the region of Catalogne is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the Il·lusió of Winery Celler Xavier Clua in the region of Catalogne often reveals types of flavors of earth, red fruit.
Food and wine pairings with Il·lusió
Pairings that work perfectly with Il·lusió
Original food and wine pairings with Il·lusió
The Il·lusió of Winery Celler Xavier Clua matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, pasta or veal such as recipes of adapted vietnamese fondue, vegetarian lasagna or osso-bucco with asian flavours, funambuline style.
Details and technical informations about Winery Celler Xavier Clua's Il·lusió.
Discover the grape variety: Colombard
Colombard is one of the oldest grape varieties in the Charentes. This golden white grape variety is a cross between Chenin and Gouais. The young leaves of colombard are yellow with bronze patches. The adult leaves may be three-lobed or whole, depending on the variety. Its branches are cottony. The bunches of this variety are thick and cylindrical. Its elliptical berries are medium-sized. They change color until they ripen, ranging from greenish white to golden yellow. Colombard is associated with an average budding. It is particularly susceptible to leafhoppers, grape worms, mites, mildew, powdery mildew and gray mold. It is also sensitive to water stress, but is not very sensitive to wind. It ripens late in the second half of the year. There are a dozen approved clones of Colombard, the best known of which are 608, 607 and 606. This variety produces a full-bodied, fine white wine. Aromas of lime, nectarine, boxwood, citrus and exotic fruits are released.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Il·lusió from Winery Celler Xavier Clua are 2017, 2016, 2015
Informations about the Winery Celler Xavier Clua
The Winery Celler Xavier Clua is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 12 wines for sale in the of Terra Alta to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Terra Alta
The wine region of Terra Alta is located in the region of Catalogne of Spain. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Herms or the Domaine Celler Piñol produce mainly wines red, white and pink. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Terra Alta are Cabernet-Sauvignon, Tempranillo and Merlot, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Terra Alta often reveals types of flavors of citrus, tropical fruit or balsamic and sometimes also flavors of black currant, prune or straw.
The wine region of Catalogne
Catalonia (Catalunya in Catalan and Cataluña in Spanish) is an autonomous community in the Northeast of Spain. It extends from the historic county (comarca) of Montsia in the South to the border with France in the north. The Mediterranean Sea forms its eastern border and offers 580 km of coastline. The Catalunya D.
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Skin of the grape containing the colouring matter of red wines (anthocyanins), the most noble tannins and the essential aromatic substances.
