Tasting notes
Sugar, Alcohol, Body · Sweet
Food pairings
These dishes match this appellation's flavour profile.
- Top pickSlow-braised beef short ribs with polenta and reduced red sauce
Rich, gelatinous meat and a concentrated savory reduction match the wine's full body and pronounced tannins, while polenta soothes and echoes the wine's gentle fruit and oak notes.
- Dark chocolate fondant with candied orangeDessert
Intense chocolate and orange zest offer broad bitter and sweet notes that mirror the sweetness and fruitiness of the wine, creating a rich and enveloping balance.
- Grilled peach, burrata and prosciutto salad with aged balsamic
Juicy peaches and creamy burrata lift the wine's fruitiness and balance its body; salty prosciutto and aged balsamic echo tannic grip and add savory contrast to the finish.
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- Mushroom Risotto with Aged Parmesan
Earthy mushrooms and umami-rich cheese enhance the depth of the wine, while the creamy texture and moderate acidity balance the fruit sweetness and enhance the mouthfeel.
- Honey and Fresh Apricot Chicken Skewers
The sweet and savory glaze highlights the fruity notes. The freshness of the apricot provides a dynamic balance that enhances the velvety texture and ripe fruit aromas on the palate during tasting.
- Duck breast with roasted figs
The richness of the meat and the melt-in-the-mouth roasted fruit create a savory harmony. The meatiness of the dish perfectly complements the smooth, woody structure of the whole.
Drink before 15 years
Currently drink vintages 2011 and newer
Serve between 14 and 16
Common varieties
Grenache
A versatile red grape variety producing fruity and spicy wines with notes of red berries and Mediterranean herbs.