Adega de Portalegre WineryPortalegre DOC Tinto
Red wine
In the mouth this red wine is a powerful with a nice freshness.
This wine generally goes well with poultry, beef or veal.
Taste structure of the Portalegre DOC Tinto from the Adega de Portalegre Winery
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Portalegre DOC Tinto of Adega de Portalegre Winery in the region of Alentejano is a powerful with a nice freshness.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the Portalegre DOC Tinto of Adega de Portalegre Winery in the region of Alentejano often reveals types of flavors of red fruit.
Food and wine pairings with Portalegre DOC Tinto
Pairings that work perfectly with Portalegre DOC Tinto
Original food and wine pairings with Portalegre DOC Tinto
The Portalegre DOC Tinto of Adega de Portalegre Winery matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or veal such as recipes of braised beef with carrots, lamb mouse confit in wine or sauté of veal with the moulinex cookeo.
Details and technical informations about Adega de Portalegre Winery's Portalegre DOC Tinto.
Discover the grape variety: Chenin blanc
It most certainly originates from the Anjou region and is registered in the official catalogue of wine grape varieties on the A1 list. It can also be found in South Africa, Australia, Argentina, Chile, the United States (California), New Zealand, etc. It is said to be a descendant of Savagnin and to have sauvignonasse as its second parent (Jean-Michel Boursiquot 2019). On the other hand, Chenin blanc is the half-brother of verdelho and sauvignon blanc and is the father of colombard.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Portalegre DOC Tinto from Adega de Portalegre Winery are 1997, 2003, 1996, 2017 and 2015.
Informations about the Adega de Portalegre Winery
The Adega de Portalegre Winery is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 13 wines for sale in the of Alentejo to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Alentejo
The wine region of Alentejo is located in the region of Alentejano of Portugal. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Cartuxa or the Domaine Adega Mayor produce mainly wines red, white and sweet. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Alentejo are Touriga nacional, Cabernet-Sauvignon and Touriga franca, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Alentejo often reveals types of flavors of butterscotch, dill or raspberry and sometimes also flavors of cocoa, black currant or iron.
The wine region of Alentejano
Tejo">Alentejo is a well-known, highly respected wine region in eastern Portugal. This hot, Dry area covers approximately a third of the country and is best known for its red wine, the best of which are sold under the and Alentejo DOC (Denominacao de Origem Controlada) title. Wine from Alentejo is typically made from Aragonez (Tempranillo), Castelao, Trincadeira or a Rich, ripe, jammy blend of the three. Antao Vaz is the white variety of choice here, producing a good level of Acidity and tropical fruit flavors.
The word of the wine: Clairet
Strong rosé wine reminiscent of a light red.
