Winery Herdade do MenirCouteiro-Mor Grande Escolha
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 Couteiro-Mor Grande Escolha from the Winery Herdade do Menir
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Couteiro-Mor Grande Escolha of Winery Herdade do Menir in the region of Alentejano is a powerful with a lot of tannins present in the mouth.
Food and wine pairings with Couteiro-Mor Grande Escolha
Pairings that work perfectly with Couteiro-Mor Grande Escolha
Original food and wine pairings with Couteiro-Mor Grande Escolha
The Couteiro-Mor Grande Escolha of Winery Herdade do Menir matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or veal such as recipes of dombrés and pig tails, lamb with vermicelli or paupiettes of veal.
Details and technical informations about Winery Herdade do Menir's Couteiro-Mor Grande Escolha.
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 Couteiro-Mor Grande Escolha from Winery Herdade do Menir are 2011, 0, 2012, 2013
Informations about the Winery Herdade do Menir
The Winery Herdade do Menir is one of of the world's great 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: Cupbearer
Person in charge of choosing and serving wines. Old term for the sommelier.
