Marqués de Altillo Tinto Rioja DOCa - Pagos del Rey

The Marqués de Altillo Tinto Rioja from the La Rioja wine-growing region presents itself in the glass with a bright ruby red color. Poured into a red wine glass, this Old World red wine reveals wonderfully expressive aromas of red currant, strawberry, and violet, rounded off by further fruity nuances.

On the palate, the Marqués de Altillo Tinto Rioja from Pagos del Rey opens wonderfully aromatic, fruit-driven, and balanced. On the palate, the texture of this well-balanced red wine is wonderfully silky. Thanks to its distinctive acidity, the Marqués de Altillo Tinto Rioja appears impressively fresh and lively on the palate. The finish of this youthful red wine from the La Rioja wine-growing region, more precisely from the Rioja DOCa, ultimately captivates with a remarkable length.

Vinification of Pagos del Rey Marqués de Altillo Tinto Rioja

The balanced Marqués de Altillo Tinto Rioja from Spain is a single-varietal wine made from the Tempranillo grape variety. After being harvested by hand, the grapes are brought to the winery without delay. There they are sorted and gently crushed. Fermentation then takes place in stainless steel tanks at controlled temperatures. After fermentation is complete, the Marqués de Altillo Tinto Rioja can continue to harmonize on the fine lees for a few months.

Food pairing for Pagos del Rey Marqués de Altillo Tinto Rioja

This Spaniard is best enjoyed at a temperate 15–18°C. It pairs perfectly as an accompanying wine with stuffed bell peppers, cod with cucumber-mustard vegetables, or goose breast with ginger red cabbage and marjoram.

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