Caves de ValpaçosEncostas do Rabacal Côdega do Larinho
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 Encostas do Rabacal Côdega do Larinho from the Caves de Valpaços
Light | Bold | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Encostas do Rabacal Côdega do Larinho of Caves de Valpaços in the region of Transmontano is a powerful with a nice freshness.
Food and wine pairings with Encostas do Rabacal Côdega do Larinho
Pairings that work perfectly with Encostas do Rabacal Côdega do Larinho
Original food and wine pairings with Encostas do Rabacal Côdega do Larinho
The Encostas do Rabacal Côdega do Larinho of Caves de Valpaços matches generally quite well with dishes of shellfish, appetizers and snacks or lean fish such as recipes of cuttlefish armorican style (morgate), tapenade or wok of courgettes and carrots.
Details and technical informations about Caves de Valpaços's Encostas do Rabacal Côdega do Larinho.
Discover the grape variety: Samsó
Structured, intensely coloured reds with a deep ruby colour, firm tannins and dense, alcoholic palate, showing signature aromas of red and black fruits (cherry, blackberry), liquorice, spices, Mediterranean garrigue and balsamic notes. Good ageing potential. A component of the great modern Catalan reds from DO Empordà, Penedès, Priorat and Montsant. Catalan synonym for carignan (sometimes cinsault depending on the region), a historic Mediterranean black variety.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Encostas do Rabacal Côdega do Larinho from Caves de Valpaços are 0
Informations about the Caves de Valpaços
The Caves de Valpaços is one of of the world's great estates. It offers 24 wines for sale in the of Trás-os-Montes to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Trás-os-Montes
Northeastern Portuguese DOC "behind the mountains", northern extension of Upper Douro. Harsh continental climate, granite and schist altitude soils. Signature powerful and mineral reds: Touriga Nacional with notes of blackberry, violet, blackcurrant and resin, floral Touriga Franca, supple Tinta Roriz (Tempranillo), spicy Trincadeira, fine Bastardo, dense Marufo, firm tannins and deep palate. Taut Códega, Gouveio, Viosinho and Malvasia Fina whites (citrus, flowers, minerality).
The wine region of Transmontano
Regional Wine (IGP Trás-os-Montes) of north-east Portugal, "beyond the mountains" of Marão and Alvão, vineyards along the Tua, Sabor and Tâmega valleys, sheltered continental climate. Signature Touriga Nacional: intense and structured with blackberry, black cherry, violet, liquorice and balsamic hints, firm tannins and vibrant fruit. Elegant Touriga Franca, dense Tinta Roriz and spiced Trincadeira as complements. Gouveio, Síria, Malvasia Fina and Viosinho in whites.
The word of the wine: Vintage (champagne)
It is a champagne made from a single harvest. In principle, we only vintage the great years: 1988, 1990, 1995, 1996... We find more often, now, the very good 2002, and the 2004, a little short.
