Winery José Maria da FonsecaJosé de Sousa Mayor Alentejano
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.
The José de Sousa Mayor Alentejano of the Winery José Maria da Fonseca is in the top 40 of wines of Alentejano.
Taste structure of the José de Sousa Mayor Alentejano from the Winery José Maria da Fonseca
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the José de Sousa Mayor Alentejano of Winery José Maria da Fonseca in the region of Alentejano is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the José de Sousa Mayor Alentejano of Winery José Maria da Fonseca in the region of Alentejano often reveals types of flavors of cherry, oaky or smoke and sometimes also flavors of blackberry, tobacco or vanilla.
Food and wine pairings with José de Sousa Mayor Alentejano
Pairings that work perfectly with José de Sousa Mayor Alentejano
Original food and wine pairings with José de Sousa Mayor Alentejano
The José de Sousa Mayor Alentejano of Winery José Maria da Fonseca matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or veal such as recipes of beef enchilladas au gratin, sausage and vegetable risotto with cookéo or stuffed cutlets.
Details and technical informations about Winery José Maria da Fonseca's José de Sousa Mayor Alentejano.
Discover the grape variety: Roditis
Fresh, aromatic whites and rosés with a pale pink or golden colour, a supple palate and preserved acidity showing citrus (lemon, grapefruit), green apple, white flowers and Hellenic mineral notes. A refreshing Mediterranean profile. The backbone of traditional Retsina and modern Greek dry whites, defining viticulture in the Peloponnese and Attica.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of José de Sousa Mayor Alentejano from Winery José Maria da Fonseca are 2000, 1999, 2015, 2011 and 2016.
Informations about the Winery José Maria da Fonseca
The Winery José Maria da Fonseca is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 106 wines for sale in the of Alentejano to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Alentejano
Star of southern Portugal's great reds, sunny and opulent wines. Typical blends: round fruity Aragonez (Tempranillo), spicy Trincadeira, Touriga Nacional (black fruits, violet), deep teinturier Alicante Bouschet, juicy Castelão. Fleshy reds with notes of plum, black cherry, cocoa and sweet spices, melted tannins. Ample fresh Antão Vaz and Arinto whites.
The word of the wine: Aqueous
Said of a diluted wine for which one has the impression that water has been added.
