Winery Adega Cooperativa de MealhadaEncosta de Mouros Reserva 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 Reserva Tinto from the Winery Adega Cooperativa de Mealhada
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Encosta de Mouros Reserva 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 Reserva Tinto
Pairings that work perfectly with Encosta de Mouros Reserva Tinto
Original food and wine pairings with Encosta de Mouros Reserva Tinto
The Encosta de Mouros Reserva Tinto of Winery Adega Cooperativa de Mealhada matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of kamounia : tunisian beef stew, lamb tagine with preserved lemons and onion compote with... or venison stew.
Details and technical informations about Winery Adega Cooperativa de Mealhada's Encosta de Mouros Reserva Tinto.
Discover the grape variety: Fuëlla nera
Fuella nera noir is a grape variety that originated in France (Provence). It produces a variety of grape especially used for the elaboration of wine. It is rare to find this grape to eat on our tables. The Fuella nera noir can be found cultivated in these vineyards: South-West, Cognac, Bordeaux, Provence & Corsica, Rhone Valley.
Informations about the Winery Adega Cooperativa de Mealhada
The Winery Adega Cooperativa de Mealhada is one of of the world's greatest 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: Terroir
Strictly speaking, the notion of terroir corresponds to the geological characteristics of a vineyard. However, when we talk about terroir, we take into account the soil, the climate (even the microclimate), the flora, the fauna, and the human factor that characterizes the practices that make up the art of the craft.
