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 pasta bolognese, lamb mice confit in port wine or rabbit italian style.
Details and technical informations about Winery Encostas de Sonim's Grande Reserva Touriga Nacional.
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 Grande Reserva Touriga Nacional from Winery Encostas de Sonim are 2015, 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
The wine region of Valpaços is located in the region of Trás-os-Montes of Transmontano of Portugal. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Encostas de Sonim or the Domaine Valle Madruga produce mainly wines red, white and sparkling. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Valpaços are Touriga franca, Touriga nacional and Fernao Pires, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Valpaços often reveals types of flavors of oak, citrus fruit or non oak and sometimes also flavors of black fruit, tree fruit.
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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