Winery Encostas de SonimReserva Tinto
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 Reserva Tinto of the Winery Encostas de Sonim is in the top 30 of wines of Valpaços.
Taste structure of the Reserva Tinto from the Winery Encostas de Sonim
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Reserva Tinto 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 Reserva Tinto
Pairings that work perfectly with Reserva Tinto
Original food and wine pairings with Reserva Tinto
The Reserva Tinto of Winery Encostas de Sonim matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of beef and spice stuffed peppers, pumpkin parmentier hash or rabbit leg in foil on the barbecue.
Details and technical informations about Winery Encostas de Sonim's Reserva Tinto.
Discover the grape variety: Touriga franca
Aromatic and refined reds with an elegant structure, featuring raspberry, blackberry, rose, lavender, cistus and gentle spice aromas. Soft tannins and silky balance that smooths blends. Essential partner to Touriga Nacional in great Port wines (Vintage, LBV, Tawny) and modern dry Douro DOC. Native Portuguese variety, the most planted in the Douro, related to Touriga Nacional.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Reserva Tinto from Winery Encostas de Sonim are 2015, 2012, 2014, 0 and 2017.
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: Length
Persistence in the mouth of a wine measured in caudalies.
