Winery Leão DouradoFonte Do Imperador Vinho 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 veal.
Taste structure of the Fonte Do Imperador Vinho Tinto from the Winery Leão Dourado
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Fonte Do Imperador Vinho Tinto of Winery Leão Dourado in the region of Beiras is a powerful with a lot of tannins present in the mouth.
Food and wine pairings with Fonte Do Imperador Vinho Tinto
Pairings that work perfectly with Fonte Do Imperador Vinho Tinto
Original food and wine pairings with Fonte Do Imperador Vinho Tinto
The Fonte Do Imperador Vinho Tinto of Winery Leão Dourado matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, pasta or veal such as recipes of kafta bil saniyeh (lebanese dish), elodie's pasta risotto or veal paupiettes with white wine.
Details and technical informations about Winery Leão Dourado's Fonte Do Imperador Vinho Tinto.
Discover the grape variety: Nuragus
A very old variety grown in Italy, where it still plays an important role, particularly in Sardinia. - Synonyms: meragus, abbondosa, bruscu biancu, axina, garnaccia, granazza, burdu, malvasia di tura (for all the synonyms of the varieties). - Description: medium to large bunches, conical, voluminous, compact, short strong stems, often with a lignified part; medium-sized, spherical or slightly elongated berries, greenish-yellow to golden-yellow skin, sometimes amber with a pink tinge when fully ripe, soft pulp with a simple taste. - Production potential: late budding. Quite vigorous and very productive, suitable for almost all types of soil. Hardy, it resists well to the various cryptogamic diseases. Maturity: 3rd period average. - Wine type/Aromas: gives a heady wine of yellow straw color with sometimes golden reflections, provided in the majority of the cases with a good acidity.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Fonte Do Imperador Vinho Tinto from Winery Leão Dourado are 2016, 0
Informations about the Winery Leão Dourado
The Winery Leão Dourado is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 2 wines for sale in the of Bairrada to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Bairrada
The wine region of Bairrada is located in the region of Beiras of Portugal. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Colinas de São Lourenço or the Domaine Cantanhede produce mainly wines red, sparkling and white. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Bairrada are Baga, Touriga nacional and Chardonnay, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Bairrada often reveals types of flavors of non oak, honeysuckle or ripe strawberries and sometimes also flavors of white pepper, oil or gooseberry.
The wine region of Beiras
Beiras (Beira) is a traditional administrative region in the northern half of Portugal. It is also the name of the IGP, or Indicacoes Geograficas Protegidas, wine classification (formerly known as Vinho Regional) which covers the region as a whole. A wide range of wines are made in Beiras – red wines from the region are typically Rich, deeply colored wines made from Baga, Castelão, Rufete (Tinto Pinheira), Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah and Touriga Nacional, and are sometimes fortified to emulate their more famous Oporto cousins. Whites are most often based on Fernão Pires and Bical, the latter being a small-berried variety with the affectionate nickname Borrado das Moscaos ('fly droppings').
The word of the wine: Clavelin
Typical bottle of the yellow wines of the Jura with a squat shape and a capacity of 62 cl.
