Winery Monte CruzMerlot - Touriga Nacional
Red wine
This wine is a blend of 2 varietals which are the Touriga nacional and the Merlot.
In the mouth this red wine is a powerful with a nice freshness.
This wine generally goes well with poultry, beef or veal.
Taste structure of the Merlot - Touriga Nacional from the Winery Monte Cruz
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Merlot - Touriga Nacional of Winery Monte Cruz in the region of Alentejano is a powerful with a nice freshness.
Food and wine pairings with Merlot - Touriga Nacional
Pairings that work perfectly with Merlot - Touriga Nacional
Original food and wine pairings with Merlot - Touriga Nacional
The Merlot - Touriga Nacional of Winery Monte Cruz matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or veal such as recipes of chili con carne, oven-baked lamb stew or alsatian fondue.
Details and technical informations about Winery Monte Cruz's Merlot - Touriga Nacional.
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 Merlot - Touriga Nacional from Winery Monte Cruz are 2008, 2011
Informations about the Winery Monte Cruz
The Winery Monte Cruz is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 11 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: Tranquil (wine)
Refers to a non-sparkling wine.
