Winery Casa Agrícola Santana Ramalho (CSR)Avó Sabica
Red wine
This wine is a blend of 2 varietals which are the Touriga franca and the Touriga nacional.
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.
The Avó Sabica of the Winery Casa Agrícola Santana Ramalho (CSR) is in the top 50 of wines of Portugal and in the top 10 of wines of Alentejo.
Taste structure of the Avó Sabica from the Winery Casa Agrícola Santana Ramalho (CSR)
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Avó Sabica of Winery Casa Agrícola Santana Ramalho (CSR) in the region of Alentejano is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the Avó Sabica of Winery Casa Agrícola Santana Ramalho (CSR) in the region of Alentejano often reveals types of flavors of red fruit, black fruit.
Food and wine pairings with Avó Sabica
Pairings that work perfectly with Avó Sabica
Original food and wine pairings with Avó Sabica
The Avó Sabica of Winery Casa Agrícola Santana Ramalho (CSR) matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or veal such as recipes of baked lasagna, shoulder of lamb with a spoon or roast veal with black olives.
Details and technical informations about Winery Casa Agrícola Santana Ramalho (CSR)'s Avó Sabica.
Discover the grape variety: Touriga franca
Most certainly Portuguese. It is said to be the result of a cross between the mourisco de semente and the touriga nacional, which should not be confused with it. It can be found in Australia, South Africa, the United States (California), etc. and is virtually unknown in France.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Avó Sabica from Winery Casa Agrícola Santana Ramalho (CSR) are 2008, 2013, 2004, 2011 and 2014.
Informations about the Winery Casa Agrícola Santana Ramalho (CSR)
The Winery Casa Agrícola Santana Ramalho (CSR) is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 19 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.
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The word of the wine: Shine
Character of a wine that reflects light with brilliance. The brilliance is enhanced when the wine is decanted.
