Winery Herdade da Pimenta - Grande Escolha Tinto

Winery Herdade da PimentaGrande Escolha Tinto

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(Average of the reviews for all vintages combined and from several consumer review sources)
Tasters consider this wine to be one of the best in the region.
The Grande Escolha Tinto of Winery Herdade da Pimenta is a red wine from the region of Alentejano.
This wine is a blend of 2 varietals which are the Touriga franca and the Touriga nacional.
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 Grande Escolha Tinto from the Winery Herdade da Pimenta

Light
Bold
Smooth
Tannic
Dry
Sweet
Soft
Acidic

In the mouth the Grande Escolha Tinto of Winery Herdade da Pimenta in the region of Alentejano is a powerful with a nice freshness.

Wine flavors and olphactive analysis

On the nose the Grande Escolha Tinto of Winery Herdade da Pimenta in the region of Alentejano often reveals types of flavors of non oak, earth or oak and sometimes also flavors of red fruit, black fruit.

Details and technical informations about Winery Herdade da Pimenta's Grande Escolha Tinto.

Region/Great wine region
Country
Style of wine
Alcohol
14.4°
Allergens
Contains sulfites

Discover the grape variety: Touriga franca

Most certainly Portuguese. It is said to be the result of a cross between the mourisco de semente and the touriga nacional, which should not be confused with it. It can be found in Australia, South Africa, the United States (California), etc. and is virtually unknown in France.

Last vintages of this wine

Grande Escolha Tinto - 2017
In the top 100 of of Alentejano wines
Average rating: 4.111110
Grande Escolha Tinto - 2016
In the top 100 of of Alentejano wines
Average rating: 3.911110
Grande Escolha Tinto - 2015
In the top 100 of of Alentejano wines
Average rating: 4.111110
Grande Escolha Tinto - 2014
In the top 100 of of Alentejano wines
Average rating: 4.111110
Grande Escolha Tinto - 2013
In the top 100 of of Alentejano wines
Average rating: 4.111110
Grande Escolha Tinto - 2011
In the top 100 of of Alentejano wines
Average rating: 411110
Grande Escolha Tinto - 2010
In the top 100 of of Alentejano wines
Average rating: 3.911110

The best vintages of Grande Escolha Tinto from Winery Herdade da Pimenta are 2017, 2015, 2014, 2013 and 2011.

Informations about the Winery Herdade da Pimenta

The winery offers 11 different wines.
Its wines get an average rating of 3.8.
This winery is part of the Casa Relvas.
It is in the top 3 of the best estates in the region
It is located in Alentejano

The Winery Herdade da Pimenta is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 12 wines for sale in the of Alentejano to come and discover on site or to buy online.

Top wine Alentejano
In the top 1500 of of Portugal wines
In the top 300 of of Alentejano wines
In the top 20000 of red wines
In the top 25000 wines of the world

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: Sensory analysis

Technical name of the tasting.

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