Winery MonsarazTouriga Nacional Alentejo
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 Touriga Nacional Alentejo from the Winery Monsaraz
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Touriga Nacional Alentejo of Winery Monsaraz in the region of Alentejano is a powerful.
Food and wine pairings with Touriga Nacional Alentejo
Pairings that work perfectly with Touriga Nacional Alentejo
Original food and wine pairings with Touriga Nacional Alentejo
The Touriga Nacional Alentejo of Winery Monsaraz matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or veal such as recipes of fricandeaux german style, shoulder of lamb on a bed of potatoes or veal tagine with artichokes and lemons.
Details and technical informations about Winery Monsaraz's Touriga Nacional Alentejo.
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 Touriga Nacional Alentejo from Winery Monsaraz are 2011, 2012, 2017, 0 and 2018.
Informations about the Winery Monsaraz
The Winery Monsaraz is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 30 wines for sale in the of Alentejo to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Alentejo
The wine region of Alentejo is located in the region of Alentejano of Portugal. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Cartuxa or the Domaine Adega Mayor produce mainly wines red, white and sweet. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Alentejo are Touriga nacional, Cabernet-Sauvignon and Touriga franca, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Alentejo often reveals types of flavors of butterscotch, dill or raspberry and sometimes also flavors of cocoa, black currant or iron.
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: Grape
Fruit of the vine in the form of bunches of grapes, also called berries, attached to the stalk. The grapes used to make wine are known as grape varieties, a generic word that designates many types of vine plant with their own characteristics.
