Winery CampolargoAlvarelhão
Red wine
In the mouth this red wine is a powerful with a nice freshness.
This wine generally goes well with poultry, beef or game (deer, venison).
Taste structure of the Alvarelhão from the Winery Campolargo
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Alvarelhão of Winery Campolargo in the region of Beiras is a powerful with a nice freshness.
Food and wine pairings with Alvarelhão
Pairings that work perfectly with Alvarelhão
Original food and wine pairings with Alvarelhão
The Alvarelhão of Winery Campolargo matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of quick meatloaf, leg with a spoon or seven o'clock leg or salmon and goat cheese quiche.
Details and technical informations about Winery Campolargo's Alvarelhão.
Discover the grape variety: Négret de Banhars
Light, fruity reds with a clear ruby colour, silky tannins and supple palate, showing simple aromas of red fruits (cherry, raspberry) and gentle spices. Airy profile, now almost extinct. Preserved in INRAE varietal collections, it is a witness to the pre-phylloxera ampelographic diversity of south-west France. Rare French black variety native to the south-west, studied for its patrimonial genetic interest among ancient cultivars.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Alvarelhão from Winery Campolargo are 2015, 2012
Informations about the Winery Campolargo
The Winery Campolargo is one of of the world's great estates. It offers 50 wines for sale in the of Bairrada to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Bairrada
Portuguese DOC of the central-west, kingdom of native Baga (>50%). Dense, structured reds with signature notes of black cherry, plum, eucalyptus, tobacco and earthy notes, firm tannins and lively acidity — wines of very long ageing. Also fruity Castelão and perfumed Touriga Nacional. Floral Maria Gomes (Fernão Pires), lively Arinto, mineral Bical whites.
The wine region of Beiras
Vast region of north-central Portugal, a fragmented mosaic of distinct sub-regions. In the west, Bairrada makes dense Baga reds with notes of black cherry, blackberry and leather, firm tannins — the base of the great Portuguese sparkling wines. In the centre, Dao produces fine Touriga Nacional reds (violet, raspberry, spice) and elegant Encruzado whites (flowers, citrus, butter). To the continental east, fleshy Touriga of Beira Interior and aromatic Fernao Pires.
The word of the wine: Primeur (purchase in)
Purchase made shortly after the harvest and before the wine is ready for consumption.
