Discover the top 100 best red wines of Transmontano as well as the best winemakers in the region. Explore the varietals of the red wines that are popular of Transmontano and the best vintages to taste in this region.
Regional Wine (IGP Trás-os-Montes) of north-east Portugal, "beyond the mountains" of Marão and Alvão, vineyards along the Tua, Sabor and Tâmega valleys, sheltered continental climate. Signature Touriga Nacional: intense and structured with blackberry, black cherry, violet, liquorice and balsamic hints, firm tannins and vibrant fruit. Elegant Touriga Franca, dense Tinta Roriz and spiced Trincadeira as complements. Gouveio, Síria, Malvasia Fina and Viosinho in whites.
Structured, aromatic reds with a dark ruby robe, fine tannins and a dense palate, showing signature aromas of red and black fruits (cherry, blackberry), flowers (violet, rose), soft spices and balsamic notes. Fine ageing potential; the aromatic signature of the Douro. An essential component of great vintage Ports and dry reds from Douro DOC, one of the five classic Port varieties. The historical synonym for Touriga Franca, an indigenous Portuguese variety from the Douro.
red wines from the region of Transmontano go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of beef tongue with mushrooms, sausage and vegetable risotto with cookéo or aiguillettes of duck with auvergne blue cheese.
On the nose in the region of Transmontano often reveals types of flavors of red fruit, stone or non oak and sometimes also flavors of earth, oak or red fruit. In the mouth in the region of Transmontano is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
