Top 100 red wines of Beiras
Discover the top 100 best red wines of Beiras as well as the best winemakers in the region. Explore the varietals of the red wines that are popular of Beiras and the best vintages to taste in this region.
Discovering the wine region of Beiras
Vast region of north-central Portugal, a fragmented mosaic of distinct sub-regions. In the west, Bairrada makes dense Baga reds with notes of black cherry, blackberry and leather, firm tannins — the base of the great Portuguese sparkling wines. In the centre, Dao produces fine Touriga Nacional reds (violet, raspberry, spice) and elegant Encruzado whites (flowers, citrus, butter). To the continental east, fleshy Touriga of Beira Interior and aromatic Fernao Pires.
Schistous and granitic soils.
Discover the grape variety: Tinto cão
Structured, elegant reds with a deep ruby robe, fine tannins and fresh acidity, featuring aromas of red fruits, black cherry, spices, dried flowers and balsamic notes. Very good ageing and oxidative maturation capacity. An essential component of great vintage Porto (one of the five classic recommended grapes) and dry reds of Douro DOC. Very late-ripening, low-yield native Portuguese grape, saved from near-disappearance.
Food and wine pairing with a red wine of Beiras
red wines from the region of Beiras go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of simple baked roast beef, tanjia (lamb shoulder confit) or venison leg in casserole.
Organoleptic analysis of red wine of Beiras
On the nose in the region of Beiras often reveals types of flavors of eucalyptus, earth or spices and sometimes also flavors of red fruit, black fruit or cherry. In the mouth in the region of Beiras is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
