Caves de ValpaçosEncostas do Rabaçal Excelência Reserva
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).
The Encostas do Rabaçal Excelência Reserva of the Caves de Valpaços is in the top 50 of wines of Valpaços.
Taste structure of the Encostas do Rabaçal Excelência Reserva from the Caves de Valpaços
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Encostas do Rabaçal Excelência Reserva of Caves de Valpaços in the region of Transmontano is a powerful with a lot of tannins present in the mouth.
Food and wine pairings with Encostas do Rabaçal Excelência Reserva
Pairings that work perfectly with Encostas do Rabaçal Excelência Reserva
Original food and wine pairings with Encostas do Rabaçal Excelência Reserva
The Encostas do Rabaçal Excelência Reserva of Caves de Valpaços matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of marinated shrimp skewers with garlic, lebanese lamb meatball or obelix's boar leg in the oven.
Details and technical informations about Caves de Valpaços's Encostas do Rabaçal Excelência Reserva.
Discover the grape variety: Touriga franca
Aromatic and refined reds with an elegant structure, featuring raspberry, blackberry, rose, lavender, cistus and gentle spice aromas. Soft tannins and silky balance that smooths blends. Essential partner to Touriga Nacional in great Port wines (Vintage, LBV, Tawny) and modern dry Douro DOC. Native Portuguese variety, the most planted in the Douro, related to Touriga Nacional.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Encostas do Rabaçal Excelência Reserva from Caves de Valpaços are 2005, 2013, 0, 2011 and 2008.
Informations about the Caves de Valpaços
The Caves de Valpaços is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 24 wines for sale in the of Valpaços to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Valpaços
DOC sub-region of Trás-os-Montes in the extreme north-east of Portugal (north of the Douro, plains with abundant water resources, granite soils adding acidity and freshness, arid continental climate, very hot summers and cold winters). Touriga Nacional, Tinta Roriz and Touriga Franca as Douro indigenous signature reds — full-bodied, alcohol-rich profiles reflecting summer heat and concentration. Tinta Amarela and Bastardo as complements, Gouveio and Malvasia Fina in fresh whites.
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: Magnum
Bottle with a capacity of 1.5 litres.
