Winery Luis PatoBairrada Vinha Formal Tinto
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 game (deer, venison).
Taste structure of the Bairrada Vinha Formal Tinto from the Winery Luis Pato
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Bairrada Vinha Formal Tinto of Winery Luis Pato in the region of Beiras is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the Bairrada Vinha Formal Tinto of Winery Luis Pato in the region of Beiras often reveals types of flavors of oaky, non oak or earth and sometimes also flavors of microbio, vegetal or oak.
Food and wine pairings with Bairrada Vinha Formal Tinto
Pairings that work perfectly with Bairrada Vinha Formal Tinto
Original food and wine pairings with Bairrada Vinha Formal Tinto
The Bairrada Vinha Formal Tinto of Winery Luis Pato matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of beef in white wine, fried vegetables with merguez and chipo or rabbit fillet with mustard.
Details and technical informations about Winery Luis Pato's Bairrada Vinha Formal Tinto.
Discover the grape variety: Touriga nacional
Most certainly Portuguese, not to be confused with the Touriga Franca also of the same origin. In Portugal, where it is widely cultivated, it is used to produce, among other things, the famous red Porto. It is also found in Uzbekistan, Australia, South Africa, Cyprus, Spain, etc... very little known in France, although it is listed in the Official Catalogue of A1 vines.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Bairrada Vinha Formal Tinto from Winery Luis Pato are 2015, 2012, 2003, 1988 and 2014.
Informations about the Winery Luis Pato
The Winery Luis Pato is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 70 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: Honest
A simple and pleasant wine, without any great quality and without any defects.
