Winery Casas Altas - José Madeira AfonsoGarrafeira 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 Garrafeira Tinto from the Winery Casas Altas - José Madeira Afonso
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Garrafeira Tinto of Winery Casas Altas - José Madeira Afonso in the region of Beiras is a powerful with a lot of tannins present in the mouth.
Food and wine pairings with Garrafeira Tinto
Pairings that work perfectly with Garrafeira Tinto
Original food and wine pairings with Garrafeira Tinto
The Garrafeira Tinto of Winery Casas Altas - José Madeira Afonso matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of spaghetti with beef balls, couscous without couscous maker or venison leg marinated in white wine and grand marnier.
Details and technical informations about Winery Casas Altas - José Madeira Afonso's Garrafeira Tinto.
Discover the grape variety: Touriga nacional
Deep, concentrated reds with a near-black robe, firm but polished tannins, showing aromas of blackberry, blackcurrant, violet, bergamot, liquorice, black pepper and characteristic floral notes. Pillar of great vintage Ports (Quinta do Noval, Taylor's) and signature of modern dry Douro DOC and Dão DOC. Also exported to Australia and California. Portugal's most noble variety.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Garrafeira Tinto from Winery Casas Altas - José Madeira Afonso are 2004, 2007, 2013, 2011 and 0.
Informations about the Winery Casas Altas - José Madeira Afonso
The Winery Casas Altas - José Madeira Afonso is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 9 wines for sale in the of Beira Interior to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Beira Interior
Highest DOC of Portugal in the central-east (300-750 m), harsh continental climate. Concentrated flagship reds with signature notes of black cherry, blackberry, plum, Mediterranean herbs, sweet spices and mineral touch, firm tannins and altitude freshness — dense Touriga Nacional (violet, blackberry), supple Tinta Roriz (Tempranillo), fruity Rufete, aromatic Jaen. Round and mineral Síria, Fonte Cal, Malvasia Fina whites. Mountain wines with excellent value for money.
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: Double magnum (or Marie-Jeanne)
Bottle with a capacity of 3 litres.
