Winery Companhia das LezíriasCatapereiro Reserva Tinto
Red wine
This wine is a blend of 2 varietals which are 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 veal.
Taste structure of the Catapereiro Reserva Tinto from the Winery Companhia das Lezírias
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Catapereiro Reserva Tinto of Winery Companhia das Lezírias in the region of Tejo is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
Food and wine pairings with Catapereiro Reserva Tinto
Pairings that work perfectly with Catapereiro Reserva Tinto
Original food and wine pairings with Catapereiro Reserva Tinto
The Catapereiro Reserva Tinto of Winery Companhia das Lezírias matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, pasta or veal such as recipes of puchero, farfalle with gorgonzola or sauté of veal with corsican style.
Details and technical informations about Winery Companhia das Lezírias's Catapereiro Reserva Tinto.
Discover the grape variety: Touriga nacional
Most certainly Portuguese, not to be confused with the Touriga Franca also of the same origin. In Portugal, where it is widely cultivated, it is used to produce, among other things, the famous red Porto. It is also found in Uzbekistan, Australia, South Africa, Cyprus, Spain, etc... very little known in France, although it is listed in the Official Catalogue of A1 vines.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Catapereiro Reserva Tinto from Winery Companhia das Lezírias are 2011, 2014, 0
Informations about the Winery Companhia das Lezírias
The Winery Companhia das Lezírias is one of of the world's great estates. It offers 49 wines for sale in the of Ribatejo to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Ribatejo
The wine region of Ribatejo is located in the region of Tejo of Portugal. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Companhia das Lezírias or the Domaine Casa Cadaval produce mainly wines red, white and pink. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Ribatejo are Touriga nacional, Cabernet-Sauvignon and Fernao Pires, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Ribatejo often reveals types of flavors of red fruit, tree fruit or dried fruit and sometimes also flavors of dark fruit, leather or tobacco.
The wine region of Tejo
Tejo is a wine region in CentralPortugal which covers the same area as the Ribatejo province, just inland from the major city of Lisbon. The wine appellation's name was changed from Ribatejo in 2009. The entire region may use the Tejo VR (Vinho Regional) designation, similar to the French IGP/Vin de Pays, while some areas produce wines labeled with the higher-level Do Tejo DOC (Denominação de Origem Controlada). A Warm, Dry area, it is also Portugal's only landlocked region – although it is influenced considerably by the Tejo river.
The word of the wine: Brut nature (or ultra brut)
A type of champagne that has not received any dosage liqueur.
