Winery Monte CascasColheita 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 game (deer, venison).
Taste structure of the Colheita Alentejano Tinto from the Winery Monte Cascas
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Colheita Alentejano Tinto of Winery Monte Cascas 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 Colheita Alentejano Tinto of Winery Monte Cascas in the region of Alentejano often reveals types of flavors of non oak, earth or oak and sometimes also flavors of spices, red fruit or black fruit.
Food and wine pairings with Colheita Alentejano Tinto
Pairings that work perfectly with Colheita Alentejano Tinto
Original food and wine pairings with Colheita Alentejano Tinto
The Colheita Alentejano Tinto of Winery Monte Cascas matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of spanish stew (cocido), lamb mouse with onions and red wine or roast duck breast stuffed with porcini mushrooms and chanterelles.
Details and technical informations about Winery Monte Cascas's Colheita Alentejano Tinto.
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 Colheita Alentejano Tinto from Winery Monte Cascas are 2010, 2009, 2014, 2011 and 2018.
Informations about the Winery Monte Cascas
The Winery Monte Cascas is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 28 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: Rebêche (champagne)
Must obtained in excess of the 2 550 litres authorised for a weight of 4 000 kilos of grapes. The first 2 050 litres constitute the cuvée and the next 500 litres the taille. The rebêche represents 1 to 3 % of the total volume and must be distilled or used to make ratafia.
