Winery Colinas de AnçãColheita Selecionada Tinto
Red wine
In the mouth this red wine is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
This wine generally goes well with poultry, beef or game (deer, venison).
Taste structure of the Colheita Selecionada Tinto from the Winery Colinas de Ançã
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Colheita Selecionada Tinto of Winery Colinas de Ançã in the region of Beiras is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
Food and wine pairings with Colheita Selecionada Tinto
Pairings that work perfectly with Colheita Selecionada Tinto
Original food and wine pairings with Colheita Selecionada Tinto
The Colheita Selecionada Tinto of Winery Colinas de Ançã matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of beef tongue with vegetables, lamb tagine with honey and onions or mymy's golden apples (squash).
Details and technical informations about Winery Colinas de Ançã's Colheita Selecionada Tinto.
Discover the grape variety: Monemvasia
Recognized as being native to the Peloponnese in Greece, today very present in the Cyclades islands (Paros in particular and a little in Syros, Mykonos, Santorini, ...), in the island of Evia, ... . We can also meet it in Italy, in the United States, ... in France it is practically not known. It should not be confused with the multitude of white grape varieties belonging to the large Malvasia family. Indeed, DNA tests have never established any link of relationship. On the other hand, it is related to the Greek variety Athiri, which originated on the island of Santorini, and to the white Gouais.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Colheita Selecionada Tinto from Winery Colinas de Ançã are 2016, 0, 2015, 2017
Informations about the Winery Colinas de Ançã
The Winery Colinas de Ançã is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 13 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: Acidity
When present without excess, acidity contributes to the balance of the wine, giving it freshness and nervousness. But when it is very high, it becomes a defect, giving it a biting and green character. On the other hand, if it is insufficient, the wine is soft.
