Terramagna Rayen "Black Edition" 2017 Castilla -La Mancha - Spain

Cépages:25% Cabernet Sauvignon - 25% Shiraz - 25% Tempranillo - 25% Garnacha Tinta

Tasting Notes: Exhibiting a saturated purple robe. Once in the glass, ripe black fruits mixed with incense and balsamic notes greet the nose. In the mouth, concentrated blackberry, plum, and anise flavors with a touch of vanilla caress the palate. 

Pairing:  to a variety of poultry, pasta, and meat dishes. Lamb and pork dishes are traditional favorites in Castilla and throughout Spain. Lamb stew with carrots, potatoes, and assorted other root vegetables;  Steak, penne pasta, served with a heady white bean sauce that is made with onion, garlic, red pepper, celery, and grated hard cheese; 

Spicy paella dishes, mushroom and vegetable risottos, and cured meats such as Spain’s succulent Jamón Serrano or their more readily available Italian cousins in the forms of pepperoni, prosciutto, and salami; chicken Cacciatore served with roasted Brussels sprouts and pancetta; pulled pork barbecue served with a spicy homemade slaw and roasted green beans with caramelized onions,  spicy homemade Orzo salad with roasted chicken or quail, spinach, red pepper, and Spanish olive oil; also pairs beautifully with the myriad of flavorful cow and sheep’s milk cheeses that proliferate throughout Spain. Buen Provecho!