Winery Encostas de Estremoz - Grande Escolha

Winery Encostas de EstremozGrande Escolha

3.8
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(Average of the reviews for all vintages combined and from several consumer review sources)
Tasters generally liked this wine.
The Grande Escolha of Winery Encostas de Estremoz is a red wine from the region of Alentejano.
This wine is a blend of 3 varietals which are the Cabernet-Sauvignon, the Touriga franca and the Touriga nacional.
In the mouth this red wine is a powerful with a lot of tannins present in the mouth.
This wine generally goes well with poultry, beef or veal.

Taste structure of the Grande Escolha from the Winery Encostas de Estremoz

Light
Bold
Smooth
Tannic
Dry
Sweet
Soft
Acidic

In the mouth the Grande Escolha of Winery Encostas de Estremoz in the region of Alentejano is a powerful with a lot of tannins present in the mouth.

Wine flavors and olphactive analysis

On the nose the Grande Escolha of Winery Encostas de Estremoz in the region of Alentejano often reveals types of flavors of oak.

Details and technical informations about Winery Encostas de Estremoz's Grande Escolha.

Region/Great wine region
Country
Style of wine
Allergens
Contains sulfites

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

Grande Escolha - 2014
In the top 100 of of Alentejano wines
Average rating: 3.81110.50
Grande Escolha - 2013
In the top 100 of of Alentejano wines
Average rating: 3.911110
Grande Escolha - 2011
In the top 100 of of Alentejano wines
Average rating: 3.911110
Grande Escolha - 2008
In the top 100 of of Alentejano wines
Average rating: 3.81110.50
Grande Escolha - 2004
In the top 100 of of Alentejano wines
Average rating: 4.311110
Grande Escolha - 0
In the top 100 of of Alentejano wines
Average rating: 3.81110.50

The best vintages of Grande Escolha from Winery Encostas de Estremoz are 2004, 2013, 2011, 2014 and 2008.

Informations about the Winery Encostas de Estremoz

The winery offers 22 different wines.
Its wines get an average rating of 3.4.
It is in the top 3 of the best estates in the region
It is located in Alentejano

The Winery Encostas de Estremoz is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 21 wines for sale in the of Alentejano to come and discover on site or to buy online.

Top wine Alentejano
In the top 3000 of of Portugal wines
In the top 550 of of Alentejano wines
In the top 35000 of red wines
In the top 55000 wines of the world

The wine region of Alentejano

Tejo">Alentejo is a well-known, highly respected wine region in eastern Portugal. This hot, Dry area covers approximately a third of the country and is best known for its red wine, the best of which are sold under the and Alentejo DOC (Denominacao de Origem Controlada) title. Wine from Alentejo is typically made from Aragonez (Tempranillo), Castelao, Trincadeira or a Rich, ripe, jammy blend of the three. Antao Vaz is the white variety of choice here, producing a good level of Acidity and tropical fruit flavors.

The word of the wine: Flavours

There are generally four so-called fundamental flavours: acidity, bitterness, sweetness and saltiness. The first three are considered to be the building blocks of the structure of wines. They are perceived by the taste buds that cover the surface of the tongue.

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