Winery Herdade de São MiguelVinha de Cima
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 Vinha de Cima from the Winery Herdade de São Miguel
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Vinha de Cima of Winery Herdade de São Miguel in the region of Alentejano is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
Food and wine pairings with Vinha de Cima
Pairings that work perfectly with Vinha de Cima
Original food and wine pairings with Vinha de Cima
The Vinha de Cima of Winery Herdade de São Miguel matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or veal such as recipes of roast beef in a crust (onions & mustard), gypsy sauce or osso bucco milanese.
Details and technical informations about Winery Herdade de São Miguel's Vinha de Cima.
Discover the grape variety: Merlot noir
This grape variety most certainly originates from the Bordeaux region and is registered in the Official Catalogue of vine varieties, list A1. According to genetic analyses carried out in Montpellier (Hérault), it is the result of a cross between the magdeleine noire des Charentes and the cabernet franc. It should also be noted that it is the half-brother of the côt or malbec and that it is not the black form of the white merlot, but its resemblance reminds us that it is indeed a descendant.
Last vintages of this wine
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Informations about the Winery Herdade de São Miguel
The Winery Herdade de São Miguel is one of of the world's great 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: Second fermentation
In the making of champagne, fermentation of the base wine to which is added the liqueur de tirage and which takes place in the bottle. This second fermentation produces the carbon dioxide, and therefore the bubbles that make up the effervescence of the wine.
