Caves do FreixoCaves Imperio Bairrada
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 Caves Imperio Bairrada from the Caves do Freixo
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Caves Imperio Bairrada of Caves do Freixo in the region of Beiras is a powerful with a lot of tannins present in the mouth.
Food and wine pairings with Caves Imperio Bairrada
Pairings that work perfectly with Caves Imperio Bairrada
Original food and wine pairings with Caves Imperio Bairrada
The Caves Imperio Bairrada of Caves do Freixo matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of rosbeef casserole mamie, lamb tagine with preserved lemons and onion compote with... or duck confit parmentier.
Details and technical informations about Caves do Freixo's Caves Imperio Bairrada.
Discover the grape variety: Putzcheere
It is believed to have originated in Hungary, in the region bordering Romania, from where it spread to Germany, Alsace and the southwest of France, particularly in the Gers and high Pyrenees departments. It is also found in the United States (California). Today, it is almost absent from French vineyards. - Synonyms: putchir, putscher, butschera (for all the synonyms of the grape varieties, click here!)
Informations about the Caves do Freixo
The Caves do Freixo is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 22 wines for sale in the of Bairrada to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Bairrada
The wine region of Bairrada is located in the region of Beiras of Portugal. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Colinas de São Lourenço or the Domaine Cantanhede produce mainly wines red, sparkling and white. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Bairrada are Baga, Touriga nacional and Chardonnay, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Bairrada often reveals types of flavors of non oak, honeysuckle or ripe strawberries and sometimes also flavors of white pepper, oil or gooseberry.
The wine region of Beiras
Beiras (Beira) is a traditional administrative region in the northern half of Portugal. It is also the name of the IGP, or Indicacoes Geograficas Protegidas, wine classification (formerly known as Vinho Regional) which covers the region as a whole. A wide range of wines are made in Beiras – red wines from the region are typically Rich, deeply colored wines made from Baga, Castelão, Rufete (Tinto Pinheira), Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah and Touriga Nacional, and are sometimes fortified to emulate their more famous Oporto cousins. Whites are most often based on Fernão Pires and Bical, the latter being a small-berried variety with the affectionate nickname Borrado das Moscaos ('fly droppings').
The word of the wine: Demi-sec
Champagne with between 33 and 50 grams of sugar (see dosage liqueur).
