Wine Ribera del Duero DO, "Alion", 2015, 6 L
Tasting Notes
Wine of deep ruby red color with purple reflections.
The wine has a powerful structure, concentrated, dense taste with soft tannins, creamy notes of oak and ripe fruit. Alion characteristic for a long, distinct aftertaste.
Intense, spicy aroma of the wine is full of fruit and hints of wood nuances.
The wine is recommended to serve with meat fillet, grilled beef, lamb, stews, it also goes well with cold cream soups, rice dishes and cod. Wine perfectly complements the game, especially the stew, such as partridge meat.
Interesting Facts
Producer's description
Castro Ventosa Vineyard (Castle in the wind) got its name from the remains of the ancient Roman fortress located on one of the hills. In the middle of the 18th century members of the family Perez, who belongs to the most ancient aristocratic leave Spain, there was founded the estate. Since that time the wine history of Castro Ventosa. The vineyards are located at an altitude of 550-620 here meters above sea level on the sand and chalk soils. Most of the landings are made from grapes Mencia, vine age exceeds 45 years. A special city estate Castro Ventosa are areas with vineyard vines dofiloksernymi older than 100 years.