Winery Herdade da CaladaBlock No. 3
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 Block No. 3 from the Winery Herdade da Calada
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Block No. 3 of Winery Herdade da Calada in the region of Alentejano is a powerful with a nice freshness.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the Block No. 3 of Winery Herdade da Calada in the region of Alentejano often reveals types of flavors of non oak, earth or oak and sometimes also flavors of black fruit.
Food and wine pairings with Block No. 3
Pairings that work perfectly with Block No. 3
Original food and wine pairings with Block No. 3
The Block No. 3 of Winery Herdade da Calada matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or veal such as recipes of fresh sausage, grandma melanie's cassoulet or turkey ballotine.
Details and technical informations about Winery Herdade da Calada's Block No. 3.
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 Block No. 3 from Winery Herdade da Calada are 2015, 2012, 2007, 2006
Informations about the Winery Herdade da Calada
The Winery Herdade da Calada 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.
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The word of the wine: Open
Said of a wine with a full and expressive nose, generally at its peak.
