Winery Jose CarvalheiraÆquinoctium Autumnus Grande Reserva Tinto
Red wine
This wine is a blend of 2 varietals which are the Baga and the Touriga nacional.
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 game (deer, venison).
The Æquinoctium Autumnus Grande Reserva Tinto of the Winery Jose Carvalheira is in the top 40 of wines of Bairrada.
Taste structure of the Æquinoctium Autumnus Grande Reserva Tinto from the Winery Jose Carvalheira
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Æquinoctium Autumnus Grande Reserva Tinto of Winery Jose Carvalheira in the region of Beiras is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
Food and wine pairings with Æquinoctium Autumnus Grande Reserva Tinto
Pairings that work perfectly with Æquinoctium Autumnus Grande Reserva Tinto
Original food and wine pairings with Æquinoctium Autumnus Grande Reserva Tinto
The Æquinoctium Autumnus Grande Reserva Tinto of Winery Jose Carvalheira matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of pot-au-feu, lamb crumble with oregano and feta cheese or garbure landaise.
Details and technical informations about Winery Jose Carvalheira's Æquinoctium Autumnus Grande Reserva Tinto.
Discover the grape variety: Baga
Structured and tannic reds with a deep colour and high acidity, on aromas of black cherry, blackberry, plum, spices, leather, tobacco and mineral notes. Tannic and late-ripening, it requires long ageing to round out, then offers fine keeping potential. The absolute star of Bairrada DOC in central Portugal (clay-limestone baga soils), also made as traditional method sparkling wines and taut rosés. Native Portuguese variety, long underrated and now rehabilitated.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Æquinoctium Autumnus Grande Reserva Tinto from Winery Jose Carvalheira are 2012, 2010, 0, 2009
Informations about the Winery Jose Carvalheira
The Winery Jose Carvalheira is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 7 wines for sale in the of Bairrada to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Bairrada
Portuguese DOC of the central-west, kingdom of native Baga (>50%). Dense, structured reds with signature notes of black cherry, plum, eucalyptus, tobacco and earthy notes, firm tannins and lively acidity — wines of very long ageing. Also fruity Castelão and perfumed Touriga Nacional. Floral Maria Gomes (Fernão Pires), lively Arinto, mineral Bical whites.
The wine region of Beiras
Vast region of north-central Portugal, a fragmented mosaic of distinct sub-regions. In the west, Bairrada makes dense Baga reds with notes of black cherry, blackberry and leather, firm tannins — the base of the great Portuguese sparkling wines. In the centre, Dao produces fine Touriga Nacional reds (violet, raspberry, spice) and elegant Encruzado whites (flowers, citrus, butter). To the continental east, fleshy Touriga of Beira Interior and aromatic Fernao Pires.
The word of the wine: Primeur (purchase in)
Purchase made shortly after the harvest and before the wine is ready for consumption.
