Winery Quintas de MelgaçoAstronauta Touriga Nacional
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).
Taste structure of the Astronauta Touriga Nacional from the Winery Quintas de Melgaço
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Astronauta Touriga Nacional of Winery Quintas de Melgaço in the region of Minho is a powerful with a lot of tannins present in the mouth.
Food and wine pairings with Astronauta Touriga Nacional
Pairings that work perfectly with Astronauta Touriga Nacional
Original food and wine pairings with Astronauta Touriga Nacional
The Astronauta Touriga Nacional of Winery Quintas de Melgaço matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of thai beef skewers, osso bucco of lamb or duck breast with foie gras sauce.
Details and technical informations about Winery Quintas de Melgaço's Astronauta Touriga Nacional.
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 Astronauta Touriga Nacional from Winery Quintas de Melgaço are 2019, 2017, 0, 2016
Informations about the Winery Quintas de Melgaço
The Winery Quintas de Melgaço is one of of the world's great estates. It offers 53 wines for sale in the of Vinho Verde to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Vinho Verde
The wine region of Vinho Verde is located in the region of Minho of Portugal. We currently count 535 estates and châteaux in the of Vinho Verde, producing 1615 different wines in conventional, organic and biodynamic agriculture. The wines of Vinho Verde go well with generally quite well with dishes .
The wine region of Minho
Minho is Portugal's Northernmost wine region. It is known for one wine style above all others: crisp, light, white Vinho Verde, whose DOC zone covers the same territory. The Minho name is used for the area's Vinho Regional designation (similar to the French IGP). The latter's looser production laws allow more diversity in the average winery's portfolio, including red and rosé wines.
The word of the wine: Bordeaux barrel
Barrels of 220 to 225 litres. The toasting of the barrel to bend the staves (curved boards used to make the barrels) can vary according to the coopers and the demand. A gentle and slow toasting has little effect on the aromas. On the other hand, a strong toasting gives aromas of coffee or cocoa which will influence the taste of the wine. A wine barrel has already been aged for a year and has less impact on the wine than a new barrel.
