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 stuffed beef rolls, pasta with scamorza and pancetta cheese or flank steak with shallots in red wine sauce.
Details and technical informations about Winery Companhia das Lezírias's Catapereiro Reserva Tinto.
Discover the grape variety: Touriga nacional
Deep, concentrated reds with a near-black robe, firm but polished tannins, showing aromas of blackberry, blackcurrant, violet, bergamot, liquorice, black pepper and characteristic floral notes. Pillar of great vintage Ports (Quinta do Noval, Taylor's) and signature of modern dry Douro DOC and Dão DOC. Also exported to Australia and California. Portugal's most noble variety.
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
Wine region of central-western Portugal on the banks of the Tagus (renamed Tejo), ~10% of national production. Fernão Pires signature in white: aromatic and accessible with signature notes of peach, citrus, white flowers, Mediterranean herbs and a honeyed touch, round and fruity palate — the must-have. Reds Tinta Roriz (Tempranillo) supple, fruity Castelão, spicy Trincadeira, dense Touriga Nacional (blackberry, violet). Everyday wines at gentle prices.
The wine region of Tejo
West-central Portuguese region along the Tagus, formerly Ribatejo, 17,000 ha. Supple, fruity reds with signature notes of plum, cherry, Mediterranean herbs and sweet spices, round tannins and a generous palate - fleshy everyday wines. Flagship Castelão (blackberry, tobacco), concentrated Trincadeira, perfumed Touriga Nacional (violet, black fruits), spicy Tinta Roriz. Whites: floral Fernão Pires and lively citrusy Arinto.
The word of the wine: Ice wine
Sweet wine obtained by pressing frozen berries harvested in the middle of winter.
