Winery Francisco Nunes Garcia - Xico Garcia

Winery Francisco Nunes GarciaXico Garcia

3.6
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(Average of the reviews for all vintages combined and from several consumer review sources)
Tasters generally liked this wine.
The Xico Garcia of Winery Francisco Nunes Garcia is a red wine from the region of Alentejo of Alentejano.
In the mouth this red wine is a powerful with a nice freshness.
This wine generally goes well with poultry, beef or veal.

Taste structure of the Xico Garcia from the Winery Francisco Nunes Garcia

Light
Bold
Smooth
Tannic
Dry
Sweet
Soft
Acidic

In the mouth the Xico Garcia of Winery Francisco Nunes Garcia in the region of Alentejano is a powerful with a nice freshness.

Details and technical informations about Winery Francisco Nunes Garcia's Xico Garcia.

Grape varieties
Region/Great wine region
Great wine region
Country
Style of wine
Alcohol
14°
Allergens
Contains sulfites

Discover the grape variety: Ravat 34

Jean-François Ravat, in his published writings, has never given the names of the parents of this wine grape. For some, it comes from an interspecific cross between Chardonnay and Vitis Berlandieri. It can be found in North America and Canada, but is virtually unknown in France.

Last vintages of this wine

Xico Garcia - 2019
In the top 100 of of Alentejo wines
Average rating: 411110
Xico Garcia - 2015
In the top 100 of of Alentejo wines
Average rating: 3.71110.50
Xico Garcia - 2013
In the top 100 of of Alentejo wines
Average rating: 3.61110.50
Xico Garcia - 2012
In the top 100 of of Alentejo wines
Average rating: 3.411100
Xico Garcia - 2011
In the top 100 of of Alentejo wines
Average rating: 3.211100
Xico Garcia - 2010
In the top 100 of of Alentejo wines
Average rating: 3.51110.50

The best vintages of Xico Garcia from Winery Francisco Nunes Garcia are 2019, 2015, 2013, 2010 and 2012.

Informations about the Winery Francisco Nunes Garcia

The winery offers 8 different wines.
Its wines get an average rating of 4.
It is in the top 10 of the best estates in the region
It is located in Alentejo in the region of Alentejano

The Winery Francisco Nunes Garcia is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 8 wines for sale in the of Alentejo to come and discover on site or to buy online.

Top wine Alentejano
In the top 6000 of of Portugal wines
In the top 600 of of Alentejo wines
In the top 80000 of red wines
In the top 150000 wines of the world

The wine region of Alentejo

The wine region of Alentejo is located in the region of Alentejano of Portugal. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Cartuxa or the Domaine Adega Mayor produce mainly wines red, white and sweet. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Alentejo are Touriga nacional, Cabernet-Sauvignon and Touriga franca, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Alentejo often reveals types of flavors of butterscotch, dill or raspberry and sometimes also flavors of cocoa, black currant or iron.


The wine region of Alentejano

Tejo">Alentejo is a well-known, highly respected wine region in eastern Portugal. This hot, Dry area covers approximately a third of the country and is best known for its red wine, the best of which are sold under the and Alentejo DOC (Denominacao de Origem Controlada) title. Wine from Alentejo is typically made from Aragonez (Tempranillo), Castelao, Trincadeira or a Rich, ripe, jammy blend of the three. Antao Vaz is the white variety of choice here, producing a good level of Acidity and tropical fruit flavors.

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The word of the wine: Gourmet

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