Winery EscudialCapitulo II Colheita Selecionada
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).
Taste structure of the Capitulo II Colheita Selecionada from the Winery Escudial
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Capitulo II Colheita Selecionada of Winery Escudial in the region of Beiras is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
Food and wine pairings with Capitulo II Colheita Selecionada
Pairings that work perfectly with Capitulo II Colheita Selecionada
Original food and wine pairings with Capitulo II Colheita Selecionada
The Capitulo II Colheita Selecionada of Winery Escudial matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of millet with gruyere cheese, rolled lamb shoulder with herbs or quick duck breast with honey.
Details and technical informations about Winery Escudial's Capitulo II Colheita Selecionada.
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 Capitulo II Colheita Selecionada from Winery Escudial are 2011, 2009, 2008, 0 and 2012.
Informations about the Winery Escudial
The Winery Escudial is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 13 wines for sale in the of Dão to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Dão
The wine region of Dão is located in the region of Beiras of Portugal. We currently count 316 estates and châteaux in the of Dão, producing 1397 different wines in conventional, organic and biodynamic agriculture. The wines of Dão go well with generally quite well with dishes .
The wine region of Beiras
Beiras (Beira) is a traditional administrative region in the northern half of Portugal. It is also the name of the IGP, or Indicacoes Geograficas Protegidas, wine classification (formerly known as Vinho Regional) which covers the region as a whole. A wide range of wines are made in Beiras – red wines from the region are typically Rich, deeply colored wines made from Baga, Castelão, Rufete (Tinto Pinheira), Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah and Touriga Nacional, and are sometimes fortified to emulate their more famous Oporto cousins. Whites are most often based on Fernão Pires and Bical, the latter being a small-berried variety with the affectionate nickname Borrado das Moscaos ('fly droppings').
The word of the wine: Over-ripeness
Characteristic of grapes harvested late, rich in sugar, which give wines often mellow and marked by candied aromas.
