Winery Adega da CovilhaColheita do Sócio Garrafeira
Red wine
This wine is a blend of 2 varietals which are the Touriga franca and the Touriga nacional.
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 Colheita do Sócio Garrafeira from the Winery Adega da Covilha
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Colheita do Sócio Garrafeira of Winery Adega da Covilha in the region of Beiras is a powerful with a lot of tannins present in the mouth.
Food and wine pairings with Colheita do Sócio Garrafeira
Pairings that work perfectly with Colheita do Sócio Garrafeira
Original food and wine pairings with Colheita do Sócio Garrafeira
The Colheita do Sócio Garrafeira of Winery Adega da Covilha matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of stewed beef heart, lamb shoulder confit or venison leg marinated in white wine and grand marnier.
Details and technical informations about Winery Adega da Covilha's Colheita do Sócio Garrafeira.
Discover the grape variety: Touriga franca
Most certainly Portuguese. It is said to be the result of a cross between the mourisco de semente and the touriga nacional, which should not be confused with it. It can be found in Australia, South Africa, the United States (California), etc. and is virtually unknown in France.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Colheita do Sócio Garrafeira from Winery Adega da Covilha are 2014, 2011, 2006, 0 and 2008.
Informations about the Winery Adega da Covilha
The Winery Adega da Covilha is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 27 wines for sale in the of Beira Interior to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Beira Interior
The wine region of Beira Interior is located in the region of Beiras of Portugal. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Beyra or the Domaine Beyra produce mainly wines red, white and pink. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Beira Interior are Touriga nacional, Touriga franca and Fernao Pires, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Beira Interior often reveals types of flavors of cherry, stone or pineapple and sometimes also flavors of grapefruit, citrus or apples.
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: Reduced
This is said of aromas that are reminiscent of a stale wine and that can be released when a long-closed bottle is opened. They generally fade with airing.
