Winery Adega Cooperativa de MealhadaEncosta de Mouros Premium Tinto
Red wine
In the mouth this red wine is a powerful with a lot of tannins present in the mouth.
This wine generally goes well with poultry, beef or game (deer, venison).
Taste structure of the Encosta de Mouros Premium Tinto from the Winery Adega Cooperativa de Mealhada
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Encosta de Mouros Premium Tinto of Winery Adega Cooperativa de Mealhada in the region of Beiras is a powerful with a lot of tannins present in the mouth.
Food and wine pairings with Encosta de Mouros Premium Tinto
Pairings that work perfectly with Encosta de Mouros Premium Tinto
Original food and wine pairings with Encosta de Mouros Premium Tinto
The Encosta de Mouros Premium Tinto of Winery Adega Cooperativa de Mealhada matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of beef tongue with pickle sauce, caramelized lamb mice or quick duck breast with honey.
Details and technical informations about Winery Adega Cooperativa de Mealhada's Encosta de Mouros Premium Tinto.
Discover the grape variety: Okuzgozu
This grape variety is native to Turkey, where it is very well known and highly appreciated. In this country, it is very often grown at high altitudes, sometimes 1,000 metres or more. It is virtually unknown in France and in other wine-producing countries.
Informations about the Winery Adega Cooperativa de Mealhada
The Winery Adega Cooperativa de Mealhada is one of of the world's great estates. It offers 17 wines for sale in the of Bairrada to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Bairrada
The wine region of Bairrada is located in the region of Beiras of Portugal. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Colinas de São Lourenço or the Domaine Cantanhede produce mainly wines red, sparkling and white. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Bairrada are Baga, Touriga nacional and Chardonnay, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Bairrada often reveals types of flavors of non oak, honeysuckle or ripe strawberries and sometimes also flavors of white pepper, oil or gooseberry.
The wine region of Beiras
Beiras (Beira) is a traditional administrative region in the northern half of Portugal. It is also the name of the IGP, or Indicacoes Geograficas Protegidas, wine classification (formerly known as Vinho Regional) which covers the region as a whole. A wide range of wines are made in Beiras – red wines from the region are typically Rich, deeply colored wines made from Baga, Castelão, Rufete (Tinto Pinheira), Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah and Touriga Nacional, and are sometimes fortified to emulate their more famous Oporto cousins. Whites are most often based on Fernão Pires and Bical, the latter being a small-berried variety with the affectionate nickname Borrado das Moscaos ('fly droppings').
The word of the wine: Garde (wine of)
Refers to a wine showing good ageing potential.
