Winery Herdade da AjudaAjuda Red
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 Ajuda Red from the Winery Herdade da Ajuda
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Ajuda Red of Winery Herdade da Ajuda in the region of Alentejano is a powerful with a nice freshness.
Food and wine pairings with Ajuda Red
Pairings that work perfectly with Ajuda Red
Original food and wine pairings with Ajuda Red
The Ajuda Red of Winery Herdade da Ajuda matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, pasta or veal such as recipes of beef in white wine, farfalle with gorgonzola or provencal veal tendrons.
Details and technical informations about Winery Herdade da Ajuda's Ajuda Red.
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 Ajuda Red from Winery Herdade da Ajuda are 2017, 2016, 2015, 2012 and 2018.
Informations about the Winery Herdade da Ajuda
The Winery Herdade da Ajuda is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 24 wines for sale in the of Alentejano to come and discover on site or to buy online.
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: 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".
