Winery CantanhedeRio Novo 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 Rio Novo Tinto from the Winery Cantanhede
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Rio Novo Tinto of Winery Cantanhede in the region of Beiras is a powerful with a lot of tannins present in the mouth.
Food and wine pairings with Rio Novo Tinto
Pairings that work perfectly with Rio Novo Tinto
Original food and wine pairings with Rio Novo Tinto
The Rio Novo Tinto of Winery Cantanhede matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of veal shank with mushrooms, tunisian macaroni or old-fashioned venison stew.
Details and technical informations about Winery Cantanhede's Rio Novo Tinto.
Discover the grape variety: Çal Karası
Light reds with a clear ruby robe, smooth tannins and a vivid palate with bright acidity, showing signature aromas of red fruits (cherry, pomegranate), mild spices and floral notes. Also vinified as bright, refreshing rosés. Star of the Denizli region in western Anatolia, one of the great ambassadors of the Turkish variety revival. Turkish autochtone black variety.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Rio Novo Tinto from Winery Cantanhede are 2015, 2014, 0, 2016 and 2013.
Informations about the Winery Cantanhede
The Winery Cantanhede is one of of the world's great estates. It offers 92 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: Reims Mountain
Between Épernay and Reims, a large limestone massif with varied soils and exposure where pinot noir reigns supreme. Ambonnay, Bouzy, Verzenay, Verzy, etc., are equivalent to the Burgundian Gevrey-Chambertin and Vosne-Romanée. There are also great Chardonnays, which are rarer (Mailly, Marmery, Trépail, Villers).
