Winery Castelo AndreusOld Vines Red
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 veal.
The Old Vines Red of the Winery Castelo Andreus is in the top 30 of wines of Palmela.
Taste structure of the Old Vines Red from the Winery Castelo Andreus
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Old Vines Red of Winery Castelo Andreus in the region of Península de Setúbal is a powerful with a lot of tannins present in the mouth.
Food and wine pairings with Old Vines Red
Pairings that work perfectly with Old Vines Red
Original food and wine pairings with Old Vines Red
The Old Vines Red of Winery Castelo Andreus matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, pasta or veal such as recipes of pot-au-feu, pasta gratin carbonara style or white wine fondue.
Details and technical informations about Winery Castelo Andreus's Old Vines Red.
Discover the grape variety: Cornichon blanc
A very old variety that has been multiplied in many Mediterranean wine-producing countries, due to the fact that its grapes ripen quite late. It is only in Italy and Greece that it still occupies a significant area. In France, it is only found among amateur gardeners and/or collectors. By its foliage in particular, the white gherkin is different from the purple gherkin this last one is given as very little sensitive to the grey rot.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Old Vines Red from Winery Castelo Andreus are 2011, 2015, 2014, 2016 and 2013.
Informations about the Winery Castelo Andreus
The Winery Castelo Andreus is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 8 wines for sale in the of Palmela to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Palmela
The wine region of Palmela is located in the region of Península de Setúbal of Portugal. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Casa Ermelinda Freitas or the Domaine Horácio Simões produce mainly wines red, white and pink. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Palmela are Touriga nacional, Cabernet-Sauvignon and Fernao Pires, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Palmela often reveals types of flavors of citrus, mango or butter and sometimes also flavors of green apple, minerality or apricot.
The wine region of Península de Setúbal
Setúbal Peninsula (also known as Península de Setúbal) is the Portuguese wine region immediately southeast of Lisbon, across the Tejo estuary. The Terroir in the area ranges from sandy coastal plains to the craggy, limestone-rich Serra Arribida hills. The area is known for its Dry red wines made from Castelão, and for its fortified wines and Sweet Moscatel de Setúbal. The wines produced here are made under three titles: two DOCs, Palmela and Setúbal, and one IGP.
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The word of the wine: Powdery mildew
Disease of the vine due to a fungus. Less dreadful than mildew, it only attacks the surface of the green parts. Sulphur has long been the best remedy.
