Winery Xic del MelGarnatxa Negra
Red wine
In the mouth this red wine is a powerful.
This wine generally goes well with poultry, beef or veal.
Taste structure of the Garnatxa Negra from the Winery Xic del Mel
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Garnatxa Negra of Winery Xic del Mel in the region of Catalogne is a powerful.
Food and wine pairings with Garnatxa Negra
Pairings that work perfectly with Garnatxa Negra
Original food and wine pairings with Garnatxa Negra
The Garnatxa Negra of Winery Xic del Mel matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, pasta or veal such as recipes of fillet of beef with morels, pasta gratin with courgettes and ham or milanese escalope (italy).
Details and technical informations about Winery Xic del Mel's Garnatxa Negra.
Discover the grape variety: Sauvignonasse
Dry, structured, aromatic whites with a pale golden hue, a broad palate and preserved acidity, featuring fresh almond, pear, apple, citrus, white flowers, cut herbs and mineral notes. Fine ageing potential. Star of Friuli Colli Orientali DOC and Collio DOC as Friulano (emblem of Friuli). Also grown in Chile (Sauvignon Vert) and Slovenia. Native south-west variety, long confused with sauvignon blanc.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Garnatxa Negra from Winery Xic del Mel are 2020, 0
Informations about the Winery Xic del Mel
The Winery Xic del Mel is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 4 wines for sale in the of Penedès to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Penedès
Historic cradle of Cava (95% of Spanish output, centred on Sant Sadurní d'Anoia): traditional-method sparklers, convivial and brioche-like. Indigenous trilogy: signature Xarel-lo (body, herbaceous and almondy notes), Macabeo (apple, freshness), Parellada (floral elegance). Still wines ~80% white from the same grapes, straight and accessible. Also sunny Garnacha, Cabernet and Pinot Noir.
The wine region of Catalogne
Cradle of Cava (~95% of Spanish output, traditional method): Macabeo, Xarel-lo, Parellada trilogy, fine fruity bubble. Quality peak in Priorat DOCa: dense, mineral reds on llicorella (schist), old-vine Garnacha and Cariñena with black fruit, garrigue notes, firm tannins. Also Penedès, fleshy Montsant, sunny Empordà, Costers del Segre. Mediterranean.
The word of the wine: Aging on lees
Maturing on the lees enhances the stability, aromatic complexity and texture of white wines, which gain in body and volume. This phenomenon is induced by autolysis, the process of self-degradation of the lees.
