Top 100 red wines of Beiras - Page 2
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: Tinta Barroca
Intensely coloured, warm reds, sun-drenched with generous alcohol, with aromas of red and black candied fruits, plum, gentle spices and cocoa notes. Ripe tannins and a broad palate. Traditional partner of touriga nacional and touriga franca in the blends of great Port wines (especially Tawny and Ruby) and modern dry Douro DOC. Native Portuguese variety from the Douro and Trás-os-Montes.
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 scottish haggis, mamyjaja lamb mouse tagine or chicken waterzooi à la gantoise.
Organoleptic analysis of red wine of Beiras
On the nose in the region of Beiras often reveals types of flavors of non oak, earth or oak and sometimes also flavors of oaky, blackberry or violet. In the mouth in the region of Beiras is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
