Winery Encostas de SonimGrande Reserva Touriga Nacional
Red wine
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 Grande Reserva Touriga Nacional of the Winery Encostas de Sonim is in the top 70 of wines of Valpaços.
Taste structure of the Grande Reserva Touriga Nacional from the Winery Encostas de Sonim
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Grande Reserva Touriga Nacional of Winery Encostas de Sonim in the region of Transmontano is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
Food and wine pairings with Grande Reserva Touriga Nacional
Pairings that work perfectly with Grande Reserva Touriga Nacional
Original food and wine pairings with Grande Reserva Touriga Nacional
The Grande Reserva Touriga Nacional of Winery Encostas de Sonim matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of romazava (madagascar), pizza queen with merguez or deer stew.
Details and technical informations about Winery Encostas de Sonim's Grande Reserva Touriga Nacional.
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 Grande Reserva Touriga Nacional from Winery Encostas de Sonim are 2015, 0, 2012
Informations about the Winery Encostas de Sonim
The Winery Encostas de Sonim is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 10 wines for sale in the of Valpaços to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Valpaços
DOC sub-region of Trás-os-Montes in the extreme north-east of Portugal (north of the Douro, plains with abundant water resources, granite soils adding acidity and freshness, arid continental climate, very hot summers and cold winters). Touriga Nacional, Tinta Roriz and Touriga Franca as Douro indigenous signature reds — full-bodied, alcohol-rich profiles reflecting summer heat and concentration. Tinta Amarela and Bastardo as complements, Gouveio and Malvasia Fina in fresh whites.
The wine region of Transmontano
Regional Wine (IGP Trás-os-Montes) of north-east Portugal, "beyond the mountains" of Marão and Alvão, vineyards along the Tua, Sabor and Tâmega valleys, sheltered continental climate. Signature Touriga Nacional: intense and structured with blackberry, black cherry, violet, liquorice and balsamic hints, firm tannins and vibrant fruit. Elegant Touriga Franca, dense Tinta Roriz and spiced Trincadeira as complements. Gouveio, Síria, Malvasia Fina and Viosinho in whites.
The word of the wine: Fulfilled
Said of a wine at its peak that is balanced and offers all its aromatic potential.
