Winery Herdade do MenirDom Gabriel Tinto
Red wine
In the mouth this red wine is a powerful.
This wine generally goes well with poultry, beef or veal.
Taste structure of the Dom Gabriel Tinto from the Winery Herdade do Menir
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Dom Gabriel Tinto of Winery Herdade do Menir in the region of Alentejano is a powerful.
Food and wine pairings with Dom Gabriel Tinto
Pairings that work perfectly with Dom Gabriel Tinto
Original food and wine pairings with Dom Gabriel Tinto
The Dom Gabriel Tinto of Winery Herdade do Menir matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or veal such as recipes of roast beef in a crust (onions & mustard), lamb chops à la champvallon or stuffed red mullet ballotines.
Details and technical informations about Winery Herdade do Menir's Dom Gabriel 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 Dom Gabriel Tinto from Winery Herdade do Menir are 2011, 0, 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: Overmaturation
When the grapes reach maturity, the skin becomes permeable and progressively loses water, which causes a concentration phenomenon inside the berry. This is called over-ripening or passerillage.
