Mas Diamante Red Blend by Bodegas Franco-Espanolas

Structure

Bodymedium

Tanninlow

Aciditymedium

Sweetnessoff dry

Finishlong

Critic scores

No critic score is published for this bottle that we can cite with a reviewer, a vintage and a review year, so none is shown. The rating above is our own.

In the glass

Medium-bodiedLow tanninMedium acidityOff DryLong finish

Aroma: red fruit, black fruit, yogurt

Palate: smooth, sweetly textured, ripe fruit, velvety

A young red from Tempranillo, Graciano and Mazuelo: cherry red with a violet hue, red and black fruit with lactic yogurt notes, smooth with a sweet touch.

What it pairs with

Gildas The producer suggests gildas; the olive, anchovy and pepper skewer suits a fresh, fruity red.
Pizza The producer suggests pizza.More wines for pizza →
Mexican tacos The producer suggests Asian or Mexican dishes.More wines for spicy and Asian food →

How to serve Mas Diamante Red Blend

Allow 5 minutes from open to pour.

Open the bottle. Open and pour; no decanting is needed.
Serve lightly cooled. A slight chill suits a fruity, easy red.
Glassware. A large red-wine glass.
Pair with the food. Gildas, Pizza, Mexican tacos. The producer suggests gildas, pizza, burgers, Asian or Mexican dishes and chocolate.

History

Mas Diamante is a young DOCa Rioja red from Bodegas Franco-Espanolas, made from Tempranillo, Graciano and Mazuelo grown in Rioja Alavesa on vines over 40 years old, fermented whole with part of the stems and kept in tank before bottling.

Facts

Producer: Bodegas Franco-Espanolas · visiting guide
Grapes: Tempranillo, Graciano, Mazuelo
Classification: DOCa Rioja

Frequently asked about Mas Diamante Red Blend

What does Mas Diamante Red Blend taste like?

On the nose, red fruit, black fruit, yogurt. On the palate, smooth, sweetly textured, ripe fruit, velvety. A young red from Tempranillo, Graciano and Mazuelo: cherry red with a violet hue, red and black fruit with lactic yogurt notes, smooth with a sweet touch.

When should I drink Mas Diamante Red Blend?

Franco-Espanolas gives no drinking window and presents Mas Diamante as a wine for carefree enjoyment.

What food pairs with Mas Diamante Red Blend?

Gildas is the first match to try, with Pizza and Mexican tacos close behind. The producer suggests gildas, pizza, burgers, and Asian or Mexican dishes.

What grapes are in Mas Diamante Red Blend?

The blend is Tempranillo, Graciano and Mazuelo; percentages are not published.

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