The wine region of Vale dos Vinhedos is located in the region of Serra Gaúcha of Rio Grande do Sul of Brazil. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Milantino or the Domaine Milantino produce mainly wines red, sparkling and white. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Vale dos Vinhedos are Merlot, Chardonnay and Cabernet-Sauvignon, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Vale dos Vinhedos often reveals types of flavors of pineapple, clove or passion fruit and sometimes also flavors of earthy, melon or grapefruit.
In the mouth of Vale dos Vinhedos is a powerful with a nice freshness. We currently count 72 estates and châteaux in the of Vale dos Vinhedos, producing 519 different wines in conventional, organic and biodynamic agriculture. The wines of Vale dos Vinhedos go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, game (deer, venison) or pork.
Tannat is a red grape variety from Béarn which belongs to the cotoïdes family. Present in several vineyards of France, it occupies nearly 3,000 ha. Its leaves are reddish with tan patches. Its bunches are either of normal size or larger. Its berries have a thin skin and are rounded. Its foliage has a swarthy appearance. This variety must be pruned long because it is vigorous. It likes sandy and gravelly soils. Tannat is often exposed to leafhoppers and mites. It is also somewhat susceptible to grey rot. It has 11 approved clones, including 474, 717 and 794. Once mature, this variety produces acidic, fruity, tannic, acidic and full-bodied wines. Various aromas emerge, notably tobacco, cinnamon and exotic wood. Tannat is rarely used alone. It is combined with iron-servadou to obtain a fruitier taste or with cabernet sauvignon to be more rounded.
red wines from the region of Vale dos Vinhedos go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or poultry such as recipes of boles de picolat (catalan meatballs), semolina-merguez salad or lemongrass chicken.
On the nose in the region of Vale dos Vinhedos often reveals types of flavors of tropical fruit. In the mouth in the region of Vale dos Vinhedos is a powerful with a lot of tannins present in the mouth.
