Winery Herdade do MenirForal de Montemor Tinto
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 Foral de Montemor Tinto from the Winery Herdade do Menir
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Foral de Montemor Tinto 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 Foral de Montemor Tinto
Pairings that work perfectly with Foral de Montemor Tinto
Original food and wine pairings with Foral de Montemor Tinto
The Foral de Montemor Tinto of Winery Herdade do Menir matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or veal such as recipes of boles de picolat (catalan meatballs), lamb tagine with artichokes and dried tomatoes or braised veal heart with carrots.
Details and technical informations about Winery Herdade do Menir's Foral de Montemor Tinto.
Discover the grape variety: Auxerrois
Auxerrois is a white grape variety native to Lorraine, which is also found in Alsace and in the Loire Valley, where it took off in 1950. Its name comes from the nurseries in Auxerre where it found refuge during the Second World War. Often called Pinot Auxerrois, it is part of the Moselle, Alsace and Côtes-de-Toul AOC grape varieties. Auxerrois should not be confused with côt or malbec, which are red grape varieties from the Cahors region and which may bear the same name. The bunches of Auxerrois are of medium size with small berries. It is a semi-late grape variety whose buds only come out when temperatures are well above 10°C. Auxerrois wines are characterized by finesse and acidity and subtle aromas of exotic fruits, fruits and white flowers. In France, it represents 1,600 hectares of production and some small parcels of Auxerrois are also present in Luxembourg, Germany, Canada and South Africa (2,300 hectares in total).
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Foral de Montemor Tinto from Winery Herdade do Menir are 2006, 2012, 0, 2010 and 2009.
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: Oenophile
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