Cal y Canto Tinto
75 cl
/
13.5% Vol
A ripe, fruity blend of Tempranillo, Merlot and Syrah from La Mancha, one of the best value regions in Spain. Expect a medium bodied wine with aromas of red cherries and lots of fruit on the palate. A big staff favourite that is an ideal party or barbeque wine, this is effortlessly drinkable and surprisingly good for the price point. Very consistent from vintage to vintage.
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Cal y Canto Tinto
€12.50
Ex Tax: €10.16
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Product Details
Fact Sheet
Fluid
75 cl
Grape Variety
Tempranillo, Merlot, Syrah
Alcohol %
13.5%
Style
Dry, Medium Bodied
Estate/Producer
Bodegas Isidro Milagro
Country
Spain
Region/AOC
Rioja
Vintage
2016
Closure
Cork
Cellaring/Ageing Potential
Drink now, or keep for 3-5 years
Awards and/or Press Quotes
Awards and/or Press Quotes
Irish Examiner- Best Value Under €10 (2013)
A ripe fruity blend of Tempranillo, Merlot and Syrah from La Mancha, increasingly one of the best value regions of Spain. Ripe cherry aromas and flavours, light and almost frothy and perfect for an Indian Summer barbecue if the warm spell continues.
Concours Mondial de Bruxelles
Silver Medal
FAQs
Dark chocolate pairs best with wines that have the structural intensity to match its bitter cocoa and tannin character without being overwhelmed. Fortified wines are the strongest match: aged Tawny Port with its dried fig, rancio, and roasted nut character is the classic pairing. Banyuls from the Roussillon, a naturally sweet Grenache based wine, is the benchmark French equivalent. A full bodied, fruit forward red such as Zinfandel or Amarone can also work, where the ripe dark fruit and spice complement the chocolate.
Many wines use animal derived fining agents during production to clarify and stabilise the liquid before bottling. Common fining agents include isinglass (derived from fish swim bladders), gelatine (bovine or porcine), casein (milk protein), and egg whites (albumin). These are added to bind suspended particles and removed before bottling, but trace quantities may remain. Vegan wines use alternatives including bentonite clay, activated carbon, or pea protein. Checking the Barnivore database or looking for a vegan certification on the label is the most reliable approach.
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