Winery Herdade da AjudaVale do Chafariz Selection Tinto
Red wine
This wine is a blend of 2 varietals which are the Cabernet-Sauvignon and the Touriga nacional.
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 veal.
Taste structure of the Vale do Chafariz Selection Tinto from the Winery Herdade da Ajuda
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Vale do Chafariz Selection Tinto of Winery Herdade da Ajuda in the region of Alentejano is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
Food and wine pairings with Vale do Chafariz Selection Tinto
Pairings that work perfectly with Vale do Chafariz Selection Tinto
Original food and wine pairings with Vale do Chafariz Selection Tinto
The Vale do Chafariz Selection Tinto of Winery Herdade da Ajuda matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or veal such as recipes of barbecued prime rib with coarse salt, sauté of lamb or saltimbocca alla romana.
Details and technical informations about Winery Herdade da Ajuda's Vale do Chafariz Selection Tinto.
Discover the grape variety: Cabernet-Sauvignon
Cabernet-Sauvignon noir is a grape variety that originated in France (Bordeaux). It produces a variety of grape specially used for wine making. It is rare to find this grape to eat on our tables. This variety of grape is characterized by small bunches, and small grapes. Cabernet-Sauvignon noir can be found in many vineyards: South-West, Loire Valley, Languedoc & Roussillon, Cognac, Bordeaux, Armagnac, Rhone Valley, Provence & Corsica, Savoie & Bugey, Beaujolais.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Vale do Chafariz Selection Tinto from Winery Herdade da Ajuda are 2017, 0, 2015, 2013 and 2012.
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 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: Tressallier
White grape variety from the Allier region, identical to the Sacy variety grown in Burgundy. Rarely vinified on its own, it is used in the blending of Saint-Pourçain white wines, associated with chardonnay, the main grape variety of the appellation. Syn.: sacy.
