Winery Costa Boal Family EstatesPalácio dos Távoras Grande Reserva
Red wine
This wine is a blend of 2 varietals which are the Touriga franca and the Touriga nacional.
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 Palácio dos Távoras Grande Reserva of the Winery Costa Boal Family Estates is in the top 5 of wines of Trás-os-Montes.
Taste structure of the Palácio dos Távoras Grande Reserva from the Winery Costa Boal Family Estates
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Palácio dos Távoras Grande Reserva of Winery Costa Boal Family Estates in the region of Transmontano is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the Palácio dos Távoras Grande Reserva of Winery Costa Boal Family Estates in the region of Transmontano often reveals types of flavors of non oak, oak or red fruit and sometimes also flavors of black fruit.
Food and wine pairings with Palácio dos Távoras Grande Reserva
Pairings that work perfectly with Palácio dos Távoras Grande Reserva
Original food and wine pairings with Palácio dos Távoras Grande Reserva
The Palácio dos Távoras Grande Reserva of Winery Costa Boal Family Estates matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of puchero, couscous of meat and fish or roast duck breast or duck fillet with dried apricots.
Details and technical informations about Winery Costa Boal Family Estates's Palácio dos Távoras Grande Reserva.
Discover the grape variety: Touriga franca
Most certainly Portuguese. It is said to be the result of a cross between the mourisco de semente and the touriga nacional, which should not be confused with it. It can be found in Australia, South Africa, the United States (California), etc. and is virtually unknown in France.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Palácio dos Távoras Grande Reserva from Winery Costa Boal Family Estates are 2013, 2015, 2014, 2012 and 2011.
Informations about the Winery Costa Boal Family Estates
The Winery Costa Boal Family Estates is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 36 wines for sale in the of Trás-os-Montes to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Trás-os-Montes
The wine region of Trás-os-Montes is located in the region of Transmontano of Portugal. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Costa Boal Family Estates or the Domaine Valle Pradinhos produce mainly wines red, white and pink. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Trás-os-Montes are Touriga nacional, Touriga franca and Tinta Barroca, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Trás-os-Montes often reveals types of flavors of red fruit, spices or vegetal and sometimes also flavors of dried fruit, tropical fruit or boysenberries.
The wine region of Transmontano
The wine region of Transmontano of Portugal. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Romano Cunha or the Domaine Casa do Joa produce mainly wines red, white and pink. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Transmontano are Touriga nacional, Touriga franca and Tinta Barroca, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Transmontano often reveals types of flavors of citrus, red fruit or black fruit and sometimes also flavors of nutmeg, chocolate or pepper.
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The word of the wine: Anthocyanins
Phenolic compounds present in the skin of grapes that give colour to red wines during maceration.
