Wines from vineyards located in high or mountainous regions are fresh, light, vibrant, intense, complex and have more well-defined tannins. But how does altitude influence the wine?
In the world of wines, minerality is a much-appreciated characteristic, although very difficult to explain. It is linked to the soil and not to the grape varieties used, although in reality, we don't know what gives rise to minerality.
The combination of a dish with wine, when well accomplished, allows both to express themselves harmoniously without overlapping. Neither should dominate the other together can reveal and enhance all the aromas and flavours.
Late harvest wines are exceptional wines. The harvest occurs well after the regular harvest season when sugar levels are at their highest and, the natural acidity is maintained, giving rise to balanced wines with concentrated notes of dried fruits.
The Bierzo region is located in the northwest of the Spanish province of León, in the Castile and León region, and is part of the famous Way of St. James of Compostela. Bordered by mountains, between Leon, Galicia and Asturias, the Bierzo is an area of several small valleys and a large flat, fertile depression called the Lower Bierzo.
It is not enough to choose the right wine. It is also an important task to choose the right glass to make the most of the aromas and flavour of the wine due behaves differently depending on the glass, is also an important task. However, this may not be an easy task due, are glasses of various sizes, shapes and materials.