Winery PiteiraJosé Piteira Grande Escolha
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 veal.
The José Piteira Grande Escolha of the Winery Piteira is in the top 20 of wines of Alentejo.
Taste structure of the José Piteira Grande Escolha from the Winery Piteira
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the José Piteira Grande Escolha of Winery Piteira in the region of Alentejano is a powerful with a lot of tannins present in the mouth.
Food and wine pairings with José Piteira Grande Escolha
Pairings that work perfectly with José Piteira Grande Escolha
Original food and wine pairings with José Piteira Grande Escolha
The José Piteira Grande Escolha of Winery Piteira matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or veal such as recipes of salmon with cream sauce, chakchouka or osso-bucco with asian flavours, funambuline style.
Details and technical informations about Winery Piteira's José Piteira Grande Escolha.
Discover the grape variety: Ahmeur bou A(h)meur
Its origin would be from North Africa (Algeria/Kabylie) or Spain. It is a variety that was often grown on trellises in front of houses and sometimes its grapes were preserved in brandy to be enjoyed throughout the year. It is found in North Africa, the United States (California), Argentina, Spain and Portugal. In France, it is not well known because of its susceptibility to winter frosts and its late ripening.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of José Piteira Grande Escolha from Winery Piteira are 0, 2016
Informations about the Winery Piteira
The Winery Piteira is one of of the world's great estates. It offers 28 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: Vent (taste of)
A defect that characterizes a wine exposed to the air, and which has lost its aromatic qualities.
