Winery H. AbrantesValle do Nídeo Superior
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 beef, game (deer, venison) or lamb.
Taste structure of the Valle do Nídeo Superior from the Winery H. Abrantes
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Valle do Nídeo Superior 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 Valle do Nídeo Superior
Pairings that work perfectly with Valle do Nídeo Superior
Original food and wine pairings with Valle do Nídeo Superior
The Valle do Nídeo Superior of Winery H. Abrantes matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, pasta or lamb such as recipes of autumn leaves, spaghetti with summer vegetables or lamb breast with onions and tomato sauce.
Details and technical informations about Winery H. Abrantes's Valle do Nídeo Superior.
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 Valle do Nídeo Superior from Winery H. Abrantes are 0
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 Superior to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Douro Superior
Easternmost sub-region of the Douro (Portugal), the hottest and driest (under 400 mm/year, poor schist soils, thermal amplitude up to 20°C, sheltered from the Marão): Touriga Nacional is the signature red — intense violet, blackcurrant, blackberry and mountain herb aromas, powerful tannins and exceptional ageing potential. Touriga Franca, Tinta Roriz and Tinto Cão add structure. Also produces Port wines.
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: Sommelier
Person working in a restaurant and responsible for the wine service. The head sommelier is responsible for putting together the wine list, managing the sommelier brigade, and ensuring the sale of wines according to the dishes (food and wine pairing).
