Caves da MontanhaConde de Cortes Alentejano 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 veal.
Taste structure of the Conde de Cortes Alentejano Tinto from the Caves da Montanha
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Conde de Cortes Alentejano Tinto of Caves da Montanha in the region of Alentejano is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the Conde de Cortes Alentejano Tinto of Caves da Montanha in the region of Alentejano often reveals types of flavors of oak.
Food and wine pairings with Conde de Cortes Alentejano Tinto
Pairings that work perfectly with Conde de Cortes Alentejano Tinto
Original food and wine pairings with Conde de Cortes Alentejano Tinto
The Conde de Cortes Alentejano Tinto of Caves da Montanha matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, pasta or veal such as recipes of beef enchilladas au gratin, pasta gratin carbonara style or roast veal with cider.
Details and technical informations about Caves da Montanha's Conde de Cortes Alentejano Tinto.
Discover the grape variety: Couderc 4401
An interspecific cross made in 1884 by Georges Couderc (1850-1928) between chasselas rose and rupestris. This direct-producing hybrid was multiplied much more in the south-west of France and in the Loire Valley, and in some cases was even used as rootstock. François Baco (1865-1947) and Vincent Malègue (1830-1915) also used it as a progenitor. - Synonymy: red bird, tank, Terray hybrid, malafosse, oazo rukh, sakhotin (for all the grape variety synonyms, click here!). - Description: small to medium-sized bunches, cylindrical-conical, winged, more or less compact, sometimes with small green berries, medium-sized stalks remaining green when ripe; small, spherical berries, beautiful bluish-black skin, very pruinose, pulpy, with coloured juice.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Conde de Cortes Alentejano Tinto from Caves da Montanha are 2017, 2016, 2015, 0
Informations about the Caves da Montanha
The Caves da Montanha is one of of the world's great estates. It offers 52 wines for sale in the of Alentejano to come and discover on site or to buy online.
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: Breeding
It can last for several years. The bottles are stacked in the cellars and waited for the light and heat. The yeasts gradually give the wine compounds that enrich it. A long maturation is a guarantee of quality.
