Winery ZanottoBordô-Demi-Sec
Red wine
This wine generally goes well with
Details and technical informations about Winery Zanotto's Bordô-Demi-Sec.
Discover the grape variety: Madeleine royale
Variety obtained in 1845 by the Moreau-Robert company by crossing the frankenthal noir with the pinot blanc. It has not been propagated for a long time, which means that it is now in danger of disappearing. It is, however, listed in the Official Catalogue of Table Grape Varieties, list A1. - Synonym: Madeleine impériale, plant du caporal (all the synonyms of the grape varieties, click here!).
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Bordô-Demi-Sec from Winery Zanotto are 2016, 2010, 0, 2008
Informations about the Winery Zanotto
The Winery Zanotto is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 16 wines for sale in the of Serra Gaúcha to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Serra Gaúcha
Serra Gaúcha is a Brazilian wine region in the Southern state of Rio Grande do Sul, where Brazil meets Uruguay. Its name is apt: the landscape here is characterized by low mountain ranges (serras) and populated by gaúchos, the cowboys of the Brazilian Pampas. Small landholdings of just a few hectares are the norm in Serra Gacúha, which makes co-operative winemaking almost a necessity. The cost of buying and maintaining winemaking equipment is considerable, so local vignerons pool their resources and invest in shared, co-operative wineries.
The wine region of Rio Grande do Sul
Rio Grande do Sul is Brazil's most prolific wine-producing state. It is located in the very South of the country along the Uruguayan and Argentinian borders. The wine regions of Serra Gaucha, Campanha and Vale do Vinhedos can be found in this Part of the country. Soft, light red wines from a range of varieties such as Pinot Noir, Cabernet Sauvignon and Tannat are made here.
The word of the wine: Overmaturation
When the grapes reach maturity, the skin becomes permeable and progressively loses water, which causes a concentration phenomenon inside the berry. This is called over-ripening or passerillage.
