DO Somontano wine?

DO Somontano wine?

While its reputation has been built on rustic red wines, the crisp and fresh whites are promising. International grape varieties thrive in the conditions found in Somontano, alongside native grapes such as Moristel, Parraleta and Macabeo (known here as “Alcañón”) creating distinctive Somontano wines.

What is the most drunk red wine?

Cabernet Sauvignon
Cabernet Sauvignon. With flavors of black currant, anise and black pepper, cabernet sauvignon is the most popular red wine.

Which red wine is best LCBO?

Holiday Wine Guide: The LCBO’s best reds

• Penfolds Koonunga Hill 2017 Shiraz Cabernet.
• Beringer 2016 Knights Valley Cabernet Sauvignon.
• BonPas Châteauneuf-du-Pape Bonus Passus.
• Stags’ Leap Winery 2016 Cabernet Sauvignon.
• Muga 2015 Reserva.
• Ruffino 2016 Modus.
• La Crema 2017 Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir.

What is a good inexpensive red blend wine?

10 Great Red Wine Blends Under $10

• Kanonkop Kadette. Your marching orders?
• Snoqualmie Whistle Stop Red. Hop on board the value train!
• Campo Arriba.
• Confidencial Reserva Tinto.
• Waterbrook Melange.
• Santa Julia Reserva Mountain Blend.
• Columbia Crest H3 Les Chevaux Red.
• Soraie Veneto Cecilia Beretta.

Where is Somontano wine made?

Somontano is a wine region in Aragon, northern Spain, roughly 100km (60 miles) northeast of the city of Zaragoza (Saragossa). The region, which covers a wide range of terrain south of the Pyrenees, was granted DO status (now DOP) in 1984.

What to drink in Somontano?

Bright, intensely colored rosé ( rosado) wines complete the Somontano wine portfolio, and are typically based on Garnacha. Cooperatives are responsible for most of the region’s production which is covered by just over 30 producers.

Why is Somontano so popular?

After lobbying hard for a number of years, the local producers were rewarded with DO status in 1984, and Somontano has since become a significant force in the Spanish wine industry, offering a wide range of wine styles and types.

Where is Somontano located on the map?

Somontano sits in a transitional zone between the valley of the Ebro River and the Pyrenees. The overall climate is continental, but the mighty Pyrénées have a profound effect on the local weather.