Winery CantanhedeVilla Rosa Bairrada Colheita Selecionada Tinto
Red wine
This wine is a blend of 2 varietals which are the Baga and the Touriga nacional.
In the mouth this red wine is a powerful.
This wine generally goes well with poultry, beef or game (deer, venison).
Taste structure of the Villa Rosa Bairrada Colheita Selecionada Tinto from the Winery Cantanhede
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Villa Rosa Bairrada Colheita Selecionada Tinto of Winery Cantanhede in the region of Beiras is a powerful.
Food and wine pairings with Villa Rosa Bairrada Colheita Selecionada Tinto
Pairings that work perfectly with Villa Rosa Bairrada Colheita Selecionada Tinto
Original food and wine pairings with Villa Rosa Bairrada Colheita Selecionada Tinto
The Villa Rosa Bairrada Colheita Selecionada Tinto of Winery Cantanhede matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of fondue vigneronne au vin rouge, lamb tagine with dried apricots or duck breast and roasted peaches.
Details and technical informations about Winery Cantanhede's Villa Rosa Bairrada Colheita Selecionada Tinto.
Discover the grape variety: Baga
Structured and tannic reds with a deep colour and high acidity, on aromas of black cherry, blackberry, plum, spices, leather, tobacco and mineral notes. Tannic and late-ripening, it requires long ageing to round out, then offers fine keeping potential. The absolute star of Bairrada DOC in central Portugal (clay-limestone baga soils), also made as traditional method sparkling wines and taut rosés. Native Portuguese variety, long underrated and now rehabilitated.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Villa Rosa Bairrada Colheita Selecionada Tinto from Winery Cantanhede are 2015, 0, 2018, 2017 and 2014.
Informations about the Winery Cantanhede
The Winery Cantanhede is one of of the world's greatest 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: Food and wine pairing
It is the set of techniques that allow for the pleasant combination of food and wine. Food and wine pairing is based on a few basic principles, such as similarity, complementarity or contrast, and involves all the elements that make up the wine and the food (flavours, textures, aromas, etc.).
