Top 100 wines of Pinhel
Discover the top 100 best wines of Pinhel of Beira Interior as well as the best winemakers in the region. Explore the varietals of the wines that are popular of Pinhel and the best vintages to taste in this region.
Discovering the wine region of Pinhel
The wine region of Pinhel is located in the region of Beira Interior of Beiras of Portugal. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Penedo da Moura produce mainly wines red. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Pinhel are Touriga nacional, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. In the mouth of Pinhel is a powerful with a lot of tannins present in the mouth.
We currently count 1 estates and châteaux in the of Pinhel, producing 1 different wines in conventional, organic and biodynamic agriculture. The wines of Pinhel go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison).
News from the vineyard of Pinhel
Rethinking the wine bottle for the future
There’s been a focus on making wine production less energy intensive as well as environmentally friendly in order to address climate change. The efforts continue but, as is the case for electric cars where it’s the battery technology that needs innovating, it’s in wine bottles where we’re seeing rapid change. It comes in a two-pronged attack to reduce energy use in manufacturing and then an even bigger emphasis on reducing bottle weight for shipping to reduce fuel usage and thus CO2 production. ...
Colombia for wine lovers
Think of Colombia, think of balmy evenings dancing to salsa, fuelled by shots of aguardiente and arepas. But there’s plenty more than the anise-based spirit and cornmeal cakes to sample in the South American country. Chefs have stepped up their game to put gastronomy on the map, with sommeliers and bartenders following suit. Not just appreciating local ingredients and distilling spirits, they also seek out wines from around the world to accompany fine-dining experiences. Their endeavours have pa ...
Walls: Tavel and its unexpected revolution
When asked which is the most exciting appellation in the Rhône, there’s one that currently springs to mind before all others: Tavel. I have to be honest with you: I don’t buy much rosé. So, given that Tavel is, according to The Oxford Companion to Wine, ‘one of France’s few all-rosé appellations,’ my response might be unexpected. The Oxford Companion is technically correct, of course – the wines made here are paler than a typical red wine. But compared to other rosés, that’s where the comparison ...