Winery Casa de SaimaVinhas Velhas
White wine
In the mouth this white wine is a powerful with a nice freshness.
This wine generally goes well with appetizers and snacks, lean fish or shellfish.
Taste structure of the Vinhas Velhas from the Winery Casa de Saima
Light | Bold | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Vinhas Velhas of Winery Casa de Saima in the region of Beiras is a powerful with a nice freshness.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
Food and wine pairings with Vinhas Velhas
Pairings that work perfectly with Vinhas Velhas
Original food and wine pairings with Vinhas Velhas
The Vinhas Velhas of Winery Casa de Saima matches generally quite well with dishes of shellfish, appetizers and snacks or lean fish such as recipes of flambéed prawns, preparation of the olives (black olives in brine) or fish fillets in papillotes.
Discover the grape variety: Sercial
Vivid and nervy fortified whites with an amber-golden robe, taut mouthfeel and sharp acidity, with signature aromas of candied citrus, lemon, almond, green walnut, orange peel, honey and evolved oxidative notes with a characteristic bitter finish. Exceptional ageing potential (centuries). Star of the dry Madeira style, the most nervy of the four Madeira DOP styles. An autochthonous Portuguese variety of Madeira, signature of dry Madeiras.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Vinhas Velhas from Winery Casa de Saima are 2018, 2019, 2017, 2016
Informations about the Winery Casa de Saima
The Winery Casa de Saima is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 14 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: Shine
Character of a wine that reflects light with brilliance. The brilliance is enhanced when the wine is decanted.
