Winery Francisco Nunes GarciaXico Garcia
Red wine
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.
Food and wine pairings with Xico Garcia
Pairings that work perfectly with Xico Garcia
Original food and wine pairings with Xico Garcia
The Xico Garcia of Winery Francisco Nunes Garcia matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or veal such as recipes of boles de picolat (catalan meatballs), lamb tagine with dried fruits or traditional veal stew.
Details and technical informations about Winery Francisco Nunes Garcia's Xico Garcia.
Discover the grape variety: Johanniter
An interspecific cross between Riesling and FR 589-54 (Seyve-Villard 12481 x (pinot gris or rülander x chasselas or gutedel)) obtained in Germany in 1968 by Johannes Zimmermann. It has the particularity of having only one gene for resistance to mildew and powdery mildew. This variety can be found in Germany, Belgium, Switzerland, the Netherlands, etc. In France, it is practically unknown. Note that the "Johanniter" grape variety is a protected trademark.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Xico Garcia from Winery Francisco Nunes Garcia are 2019, 2015, 2013, 0 and 2010.
Informations about the Winery Francisco Nunes Garcia
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.
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.
The word of the wine: Brut nature (or ultra brut)
A type of champagne that has not received any dosage liqueur.
