Tasting notes
Sugar, Alcohol, Body, Fruity · 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.
- Caramelized Apple Tarte TatinDessert
Melting apples and rich caramel accentuate the sweetness and body of the wine, while the buttery texture balances the alcohol and reveals fruity notes.
- 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.
Storage potential between 5 and 30 years
Currently drink vintages 1996 to 2021
Serve between 12°C and 16°C
Common varieties
Grenache
A versatile red grape variety producing fruity and spicy wines with notes of red berries and Mediterranean herbs.