Winery Herdade dos MuachosD'Avillez Grande Escolha Tinto
Red wine
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 D'Avillez Grande Escolha Tinto from the Winery Herdade dos Muachos
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the D'Avillez Grande Escolha Tinto of Winery Herdade dos Muachos in the region of Alentejano is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
Food and wine pairings with D'Avillez Grande Escolha Tinto
Pairings that work perfectly with D'Avillez Grande Escolha Tinto
Original food and wine pairings with D'Avillez Grande Escolha Tinto
The D'Avillez Grande Escolha Tinto of Winery Herdade dos Muachos matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or veal such as recipes of beef tongue with mushrooms, rice with paprika and merguez or pork shank stew.
Details and technical informations about Winery Herdade dos Muachos's D'Avillez Grande Escolha Tinto.
Discover the grape variety: Tannat
Tannat is a red grape variety from Béarn which belongs to the cotoïdes family. Present in several vineyards of France, it occupies nearly 3,000 ha. Its leaves are reddish with tan patches. Its bunches are either of normal size or larger. Its berries have a thin skin and are rounded. Its foliage has a swarthy appearance. This variety must be pruned long because it is vigorous. It likes sandy and gravelly soils. Tannat is often exposed to leafhoppers and mites. It is also somewhat susceptible to grey rot. It has 11 approved clones, including 474, 717 and 794. Once mature, this variety produces acidic, fruity, tannic, acidic and full-bodied wines. Various aromas emerge, notably tobacco, cinnamon and exotic wood. Tannat is rarely used alone. It is combined with iron-servadou to obtain a fruitier taste or with cabernet sauvignon to be more rounded.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of D'Avillez Grande Escolha Tinto from Winery Herdade dos Muachos are 2006, 2011, 2007, 0 and 2013.
Informations about the Winery Herdade dos Muachos
The Winery Herdade dos Muachos is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 23 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: Expressive
Said of a wine that is full-bodied and offers well-defined aromas.
