Top 100 red wines of Beiras

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: Rufete

Supple, fruity reds with a clear ruby colour, silky tannins and airy palate with preserved acidity, showing signature aromas of red fruits (cherry, raspberry, strawberry), gentle spices and fresh floral notes. Elegant mountain profile for early drinking. Star of the Sierra de Salamanca DO, a typical expression of the north-west Iberian Peninsula, also present in Beira Interior and the Portuguese Douro. Native Iberian black variety from Salamanca.

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 bernard's potée, 7 o'clock leg of lamb or rabbit marinated with herbs and mustard.

Organoleptic analysis of red wine of Beiras

On the nose in the region of Beiras often reveals types of flavors of cherry, oaky or earthy and sometimes also flavors of blackberry, blueberry or minerality. In the mouth in the region of Beiras is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.

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