Winery Herdade do MenirCouteiro-Mor Colheita Seleccionada Tinto
Red wine
This wine is a blend of 2 varietals which are the Cabernet-Sauvignon and the Touriga nacional.
In the mouth this red wine is a powerful with a nice freshness.
This wine generally goes well with poultry, beef or veal.
Taste structure of the Couteiro-Mor Colheita Seleccionada Tinto from the Winery Herdade do Menir
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Couteiro-Mor Colheita Seleccionada Tinto of Winery Herdade do Menir in the region of Alentejano is a powerful with a nice freshness.
Food and wine pairings with Couteiro-Mor Colheita Seleccionada Tinto
Pairings that work perfectly with Couteiro-Mor Colheita Seleccionada Tinto
Original food and wine pairings with Couteiro-Mor Colheita Seleccionada Tinto
The Couteiro-Mor Colheita Seleccionada Tinto of Winery Herdade do Menir matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or veal such as recipes of family potluck, eggplant moussaka with lamb or duck breast with black figs.
Details and technical informations about Winery Herdade do Menir's Couteiro-Mor Colheita Seleccionada Tinto.
Discover the grape variety: Cabernet-Sauvignon
Cabernet-Sauvignon noir is a grape variety that originated in France (Bordeaux). It produces a variety of grape specially used for wine making. It is rare to find this grape to eat on our tables. This variety of grape is characterized by small bunches, and small grapes. Cabernet-Sauvignon noir can be found in many vineyards: South-West, Loire Valley, Languedoc & Roussillon, Cognac, Bordeaux, Armagnac, Rhone Valley, Provence & Corsica, Savoie & Bugey, Beaujolais.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Couteiro-Mor Colheita Seleccionada Tinto from Winery Herdade do Menir are 2013, 2010, 2009, 2014 and 2011.
Informations about the Winery Herdade do Menir
The Winery Herdade do Menir is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 37 wines for sale in the of Alentejano to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Alentejano
Tejo">Alentejo is a well-known, highly respected wine region in eastern Portugal. This hot, Dry area covers approximately a third of the country and is best known for its red wine, the best of which are sold under the and Alentejo DOC (Denominacao de Origem Controlada) title. Wine from Alentejo is typically made from Aragonez (Tempranillo), Castelao, Trincadeira or a Rich, ripe, jammy blend of the three. Antao Vaz is the white variety of choice here, producing a good level of Acidity and tropical fruit flavors.
The word of the wine: Véraison
A phase in the vegetative cycle of the vine that takes place in summer, usually in August, when the grapes change colour from green to red (for reds) or yellow (for whites). This stage heralds the beginning of ripening.
