Winery Colinas de São LourençoPrincipal Grande Reserva Bairrada
Red wine
This wine is a blend of 3 varietals which are the Cabernet-Sauvignon, the Touriga nacional and the Merlot.
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).
The Principal Grande Reserva Bairrada of the Winery Colinas de São Lourenço is in the top 60 of wines of Portugal and in the top 5 of wines of Bairrada.
Taste structure of the Principal Grande Reserva Bairrada from the Winery Colinas de São Lourenço
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Principal Grande Reserva Bairrada of Winery Colinas de São Lourenço in the region of Beiras is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the Principal Grande Reserva Bairrada of Winery Colinas de São Lourenço in the region of Beiras often reveals types of flavors of cherry, prune or floral and sometimes also flavors of black fruit, red fruit or spices.
Food and wine pairings with Principal Grande Reserva Bairrada
Pairings that work perfectly with Principal Grande Reserva Bairrada
Original food and wine pairings with Principal Grande Reserva Bairrada
The Principal Grande Reserva Bairrada of Winery Colinas de São Lourenço matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of fondue vigneronne au vin rouge, grilled leg of lamb marinated in aromatic oil or duck and peach brochettes.
Details and technical informations about Winery Colinas de São Lourenço's Principal Grande Reserva Bairrada.
Discover the grape variety: Cabernet-Sauvignon
Cabernet-Sauvignon noir is a grape variety that originated in France (Bordeaux). It produces a variety of grape specially used for wine making. It is rare to find this grape to eat on our tables. This variety of grape is characterized by small bunches, and small grapes. Cabernet-Sauvignon noir can be found in many vineyards: South-West, Loire Valley, Languedoc & Roussillon, Cognac, Bordeaux, Armagnac, Rhone Valley, Provence & Corsica, Savoie & Bugey, Beaujolais.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Principal Grande Reserva Bairrada from Winery Colinas de São Lourenço are 2011, 2009, 2010, 2006 and 2008.
Informations about the Winery Colinas de São Lourenço
The Winery Colinas de São Lourenço is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 17 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').
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The word of the wine: Clone
A vine propagated from a single specimen (by cuttings or grafting), as opposed to mass selection, which starts from a family of vines.
