Winery Encostas de SonimReserva Vinhas Velhas
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 lot of tannins present in the mouth.
This wine generally goes well with poultry, beef or game (deer, venison).
The Reserva Vinhas Velhas of the Winery Encostas de Sonim is in the top 60 of wines of Trás-os-Montes.
Taste structure of the Reserva Vinhas Velhas from the Winery Encostas de Sonim
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Reserva Vinhas Velhas of Winery Encostas de Sonim in the region of Transmontano is a powerful with a lot of tannins present in the mouth.
Food and wine pairings with Reserva Vinhas Velhas
Pairings that work perfectly with Reserva Vinhas Velhas
Original food and wine pairings with Reserva Vinhas Velhas
The Reserva Vinhas Velhas of Winery Encostas de Sonim matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of beef bourguignon with tomato, lamb tagine with apricots or roast duck breast or duck fillet with dried apricots.
Details and technical informations about Winery Encostas de Sonim's Reserva Vinhas Velhas.
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 Reserva Vinhas Velhas from Winery Encostas de Sonim are 2014, 2012, 2010
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 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: Botrytis cinerea
This fungus, also called noble rot, develops during the over-ripening phase and is an ally of great sweet white wines, when it concentrates the juice of the berries. It requires the humidity of morning fogs and beautiful sunny days, gives musts very rich in sugar and brings to the wines the famous taste of "roasted".
