Winery Horácio SimõesVinha Val' dos Alhos Tinto
Red wine
In the mouth this red wine is a powerful with a lot of tannins present in the mouth.
This wine generally goes well with poultry, beef or game (deer, venison).
The Vinha Val' dos Alhos Tinto of the Winery Horácio Simões is in the top 50 of wines of Palmela.
Taste structure of the Vinha Val' dos Alhos Tinto from the Winery Horácio Simões
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Vinha Val' dos Alhos Tinto of Winery Horácio Simões in the region of Península de Setúbal is a powerful with a lot of tannins present in the mouth.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the Vinha Val' dos Alhos Tinto of Winery Horácio Simões in the region of Península de Setúbal often reveals types of flavors of red fruit.
Food and wine pairings with Vinha Val' dos Alhos Tinto
Pairings that work perfectly with Vinha Val' dos Alhos Tinto
Original food and wine pairings with Vinha Val' dos Alhos Tinto
The Vinha Val' dos Alhos Tinto of Winery Horácio Simões matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of bernard's potée, express couscous in a pressure cooker or duck breast and roasted peaches.
Details and technical informations about Winery Horácio Simões's Vinha Val' dos Alhos Tinto.
Discover the grape variety: Petit brun
The petit brun is a black grape variety that is becoming rarer. It is found particularly in Provence, where it is one of the many other grape varieties that make up the reputation of this region. It is probably of Italian origin and is used to make the best red wines. It is known as "brun des Hautes Alpes". In order to be more productive, the vine needs to be pruned short and develops perfectly when it is well exposed. In France, Petit Brun is one of the secondary grape varieties used in the Palette appellations. The AOC Palette is considered the oldest in Provence. The wine made from petit brun is a dark red, particularly tannic. It gives off aromas of undergrowth and a floral scent. In the wines of Château Crémade, the petit brun gives them an exceptional subtlety.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Vinha Val' dos Alhos Tinto from Winery Horácio Simões are 2015, 2014, 2012, 2011 and 0.
Informations about the Winery Horácio Simões
The Winery Horácio Simões is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 30 wines for sale in the of Palmela to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Palmela
The wine region of Palmela is located in the region of Península de Setúbal of Portugal. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Casa Ermelinda Freitas or the Domaine Horácio Simões produce mainly wines red, white and pink. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Palmela are Touriga nacional, Cabernet-Sauvignon and Fernao Pires, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Palmela often reveals types of flavors of citrus, mango or butter and sometimes also flavors of green apple, minerality or apricot.
The wine region of Península de Setúbal
Setúbal Peninsula (also known as Península de Setúbal) is the Portuguese wine region immediately southeast of Lisbon, across the Tejo estuary. The Terroir in the area ranges from sandy coastal plains to the craggy, limestone-rich Serra Arribida hills. The area is known for its Dry red wines made from Castelão, and for its fortified wines and Sweet Moscatel de Setúbal. The wines produced here are made under three titles: two DOCs, Palmela and Setúbal, and one IGP.
The word of the wine: Clarity
The state of translucency of a wine. A clear wine is not cloudy (which is a defect).
