Winery MontalegreVarietal Tinta Amarela
Red wine
In the mouth this red wine is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
This wine generally goes well with poultry, beef or game (deer, venison).
The Varietal Tinta Amarela of the Winery Montalegre is in the top 70 of wines of Trás-os-Montes.
Taste structure of the Varietal Tinta Amarela from the Winery Montalegre
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Varietal Tinta Amarela of Winery Montalegre in the region of Transmontano is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
Food and wine pairings with Varietal Tinta Amarela
Pairings that work perfectly with Varietal Tinta Amarela
Original food and wine pairings with Varietal Tinta Amarela
The Varietal Tinta Amarela of Winery Montalegre matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of melt-in-the-mouth pork tenderloin casserole, lamb tagine with dried apricots or duck confit (canned).
Details and technical informations about Winery Montalegre's Varietal Tinta Amarela.
Discover the grape variety: Doçal
Simple, fresh whites best drunk young, with a pale golden robe, a light palate with moderate acidity, and discreet aromas of citrus, white flowers and neutral notes. A rare heritage profile. Practically disappeared from commercial cultivation, preserved in a few heritage plots and studied by Portuguese ampelography centres. Rare Portuguese white grape grown in the north of the country, in Trás-os-Montes.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Varietal Tinta Amarela from Winery Montalegre are 0, 2016
Informations about the Winery Montalegre
The Winery Montalegre is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 14 wines for sale in the of Trás-os-Montes to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Trás-os-Montes
Northeastern Portuguese DOC "behind the mountains", northern extension of Upper Douro. Harsh continental climate, granite and schist altitude soils. Signature powerful and mineral reds: Touriga Nacional with notes of blackberry, violet, blackcurrant and resin, floral Touriga Franca, supple Tinta Roriz (Tempranillo), spicy Trincadeira, fine Bastardo, dense Marufo, firm tannins and deep palate. Taut Códega, Gouveio, Viosinho and Malvasia Fina whites (citrus, flowers, minerality).
The wine region of Transmontano
Regional Wine (IGP Trás-os-Montes) of north-east Portugal, "beyond the mountains" of Marão and Alvão, vineyards along the Tua, Sabor and Tâmega valleys, sheltered continental climate. Signature Touriga Nacional: intense and structured with blackberry, black cherry, violet, liquorice and balsamic hints, firm tannins and vibrant fruit. Elegant Touriga Franca, dense Tinta Roriz and spiced Trincadeira as complements. Gouveio, Síria, Malvasia Fina and Viosinho in whites.
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).
