Notes of: Clove

Notes of: Tobacco

Notes of: Blackcurrant

Notes of: Blackberry

Château Viella

Château Viella Tradition Madiran

France, South West France

Red wine

4.3

Expert Rating

3.6

Sometimes Reviewed

WINE DESCRIPTION

Château Viella Tradition is a blend of Tannat and Cabernet Franc produced in the Madiran appellation in Southwest France. Tannat is known to make fiercely tannic, deeply colored wines, but the Tradition Madiran is crafted as an approachable, softer style that can be enjoyed in its youth. Fermentation and maceration with a focus on gentle extraction, followed by maturation in concrete vats and a small proportion of French oak barrels prior to bottling.

NOTES FROM VINOVOSS SOMMELIER

Château Viella Tradition Madiran is a softer iteration of classic Madiran, offering aromas of black fruits, such as blackberry and blackcurrant, accompanied by hints of spice and tobacco.The wine is medium-bodied with a round texture. The palate exhibits a medium level of rustic tannins that support the flavors of dark fruits and a touch of oak spice that is well integrated. The finish is simple and medium in length, driven by black fruit and a hint of spice.

EXPERT RATING

4.3

DRINKING WINDOW

Now

2028

Profile

Sweetness:

Dry

Lusciously Sweet

Alcohol:

Moderate

Very Low Alcohol

Very High

Intensity:

Mildly aromatic

Subtle

Powerful

Body:

Generous

Light Bodied

Full Bodied

Acidity:

Refreshing

Soft

Crisp

Tannin:

Grainy

No Tannin

Grippy

GRAPES (2)

Tannat

Cabernet Franc

ORIGINS

Winery: Château Viella

Region: South West France

The South West region of France is an important wine zone, encompassing the administrative regions of Aquitaine, Limousin and Midi-Pyrénées, but excluding Bordeaux. It has a long and varied history, from its days as a British trading partner to its current struggle to gain recognition for its diverse wines. South West France has a long and storied history of winemaking. The region has been producing wine since the Roman era, and it has been an important part of the local culture ever since. In the Middle Ages, the region was known for its fortified wines, and it was a major producer of sweet wines during the Renaissance. Today, South West France is one of the most important wine regions in the world.

CUSTOMER RATING

3.6

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