Winery H. AbrantesQuinta de Azinhate 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 game (deer, venison).
Taste structure of the Quinta de Azinhate Grande Escolha from the Winery H. Abrantes
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Quinta de Azinhate Grande Escolha of Winery H. Abrantes in the region of Duriense is a powerful with a lot of tannins present in the mouth.
Food and wine pairings with Quinta de Azinhate Grande Escolha
Pairings that work perfectly with Quinta de Azinhate Grande Escolha
Original food and wine pairings with Quinta de Azinhate Grande Escolha
The Quinta de Azinhate Grande Escolha of Winery H. Abrantes matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of quick beef bourguignon, lamb delight with tomato and cinnamon or gigolette of rabbit.
Details and technical informations about Winery H. Abrantes's Quinta de Azinhate Grande Escolha.
Discover the grape variety: Touriga nacional
Deep, concentrated reds with a near-black robe, firm but polished tannins, showing aromas of blackberry, blackcurrant, violet, bergamot, liquorice, black pepper and characteristic floral notes. Pillar of great vintage Ports (Quinta do Noval, Taylor's) and signature of modern dry Douro DOC and Dão DOC. Also exported to Australia and California. Portugal's most noble variety.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Quinta de Azinhate Grande Escolha from Winery H. Abrantes are 0, 2015
Informations about the Winery H. Abrantes
The Winery H. Abrantes is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 23 wines for sale in the of Douro to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Douro
Cradle of Port: opulent fortified wine with notes of candied black fruit, cocoa, fig, walnut and spice, from young fruity Ruby to oxidative amber Tawny, plus age-worthy LBV and Vintage of exceptional cellaring. Also great dry Douro DOC reds, structured and deep (violet, black-fruited Touriga Nacional, elegant Touriga Franca, spicy Tinta Roriz). A few fresh Douro whites. Terraced vineyards (~40,000 ha) UNESCO on schist.
The wine region of Duriense
Portuguese IGP covering the Douro and Porto area (northeast), schist soils on vertiginous terraced slopes, dry continental climate, flexible status outside DOC. Touriga Nacional signature as red king (300+ authorised varieties): intense and floral with blackberry, black cherry, violet, garrigue, liquorice and mineral schist hint, firm tannins — noble Douro emblem. Supple Touriga Franca and spicy Tinta Roriz as complement. Fresh mineral whites and creative modern sparkling.
The word of the wine: Saignée (rosé de)
Rosé wine made from a vat of black grapes after a short maceration period.
