Winery CapuchaTorres Vedras Fossil Red
Red wine
In the mouth this red wine is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
This wine generally goes well with poultry, beef or veal.
Taste structure of the Torres Vedras Fossil Red from the Winery Capucha
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Torres Vedras Fossil Red of Winery Capucha in the region of Lisboa is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the Torres Vedras Fossil Red of Winery Capucha in the region of Lisboa often reveals types of flavors of earth, microbio or oak and sometimes also flavors of spices, citrus fruit or red fruit.
Food and wine pairings with Torres Vedras Fossil Red
Pairings that work perfectly with Torres Vedras Fossil Red
Original food and wine pairings with Torres Vedras Fossil Red
The Torres Vedras Fossil Red of Winery Capucha matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, pasta or veal such as recipes of monkfish (anglerfish) à la sétoise, eggplant and zucchini lasagna or roast veal with caramelized carrots.
Details and technical informations about Winery Capucha's Torres Vedras Fossil Red.
Discover the grape variety: Touriga nacional
Most certainly Portuguese, not to be confused with the Touriga Franca also of the same origin. In Portugal, where it is widely cultivated, it is used to produce, among other things, the famous red Porto. It is also found in Uzbekistan, Australia, South Africa, Cyprus, Spain, etc... very little known in France, although it is listed in the Official Catalogue of A1 vines.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Torres Vedras Fossil Red from Winery Capucha are 2017, 2016, 2015, 2012
Informations about the Winery Capucha
The Winery Capucha is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 24 wines for sale in the of Torres Vedras to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Torres Vedras
The wine region of Torres Vedras is located in the region of Lisboa of Portugal. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Capucha or the Domaine Dois Portos produce mainly wines red and white. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Torres Vedras are Touriga nacional, Marselan and Cabernet-Sauvignon, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Torres Vedras often reveals types of flavors of tree fruit, citrus fruit or earth and sometimes also flavors of microbio, oak or spices.
The wine region of Lisboa
Lisboa (formerly Estremadura) is a prolific wine region located at the Center of Portugal's Atlantic coast. Despite being one of the country's most productive winemaking areas, its name remains relatively obscure in wine terms, as its wines have traditionally been labeled with the names of the local sub-regions, which include Alenquer, Bucelas and Colares. The region is also home to Portugal's capital, Lisbon. The region fell under the VR (Vinho Regional) classification until 2008, when the category was renamed IGP (Indicaciones Geográficas Protegidas) to bring it into line with the rest of Europe.
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The word of the wine: Perfume
A pleasant scent most commonly associated with the world of flowers.
