Winery MontalegreVinhas Velhas Tinto
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 Vinhas Velhas Tinto of the Winery Montalegre is in the top 100 of wines of Trás-os-Montes.
Taste structure of the Vinhas Velhas Tinto from the Winery Montalegre
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Vinhas Velhas Tinto of Winery Montalegre in the region of Transmontano is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
Food and wine pairings with Vinhas Velhas Tinto
Pairings that work perfectly with Vinhas Velhas Tinto
Original food and wine pairings with Vinhas Velhas Tinto
The Vinhas Velhas Tinto of Winery Montalegre matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of kamounia : tunisian beef stew, sweet and sour braised leg of lamb or gigolette of rabbit.
Details and technical informations about Winery Montalegre's Vinhas Velhas Tinto.
Discover the grape variety: Muscat Hamburg
Aromatic sweet and liqueur reds with a garnet ruby hue, ample and fragrant palate; powerful muscat signature aromas of rose, red fruits (cherry, raspberry), exotic fruits and honey. Also a prized table grape exported worldwide for its appearance and muscat flavour. Synonym for Muscat of Hamburg, a black aromatic variety bred in England in 1837 (Muscat of Alexandria × Schiava Grossa).
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Vinhas Velhas Tinto from Winery Montalegre are 2016, 2015, 0
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: Draft liquor (champagne)
After blending, the wine is bottled with a liqueur de tirage (a mixture of sugar and wine) and a yeast (selected yeasts). The yeast attacks the sugar and creates carbon dioxide. The fermentation, which lasts about two months, is prolonged by an ageing period (15 months minimum in total). The bottle is capped (some rare vintages are capped with a staple and a cork).
