Winery Monte da CapelaHerdade da Capela Tinto
Red wine
This wine is a blend of 2 varietals which are the Touriga franca and the Touriga nacional.
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 Herdade da Capela Tinto from the Winery Monte da Capela
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Herdade da Capela Tinto of Winery Monte da Capela in the region of Alentejano is a powerful with a nice freshness.
Food and wine pairings with Herdade da Capela Tinto
Pairings that work perfectly with Herdade da Capela Tinto
Original food and wine pairings with Herdade da Capela Tinto
The Herdade da Capela Tinto of Winery Monte da Capela matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or veal such as recipes of quick meatloaf, grilled lamb shoulder with spices and honey or pork tenderloin with onions.
Details and technical informations about Winery Monte da Capela's Herdade da Capela Tinto.
Discover the grape variety: Touriga franca
Aromatic and refined reds with an elegant structure, featuring raspberry, blackberry, rose, lavender, cistus and gentle spice aromas. Soft tannins and silky balance that smooths blends. Essential partner to Touriga Nacional in great Port wines (Vintage, LBV, Tawny) and modern dry Douro DOC. Native Portuguese variety, the most planted in the Douro, related to Touriga Nacional.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Herdade da Capela Tinto from Winery Monte da Capela are 2014, 2008, 2016, 2011 and 0.
Informations about the Winery Monte da Capela
The Winery Monte da Capela is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 51 wines for sale in the of Alentejo to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Alentejo
Sun and generosity of southern Portugal, accessible, sun-soaked wines. Fleshy, round reds with signature notes of ripe black fruit (blackberry, plum), sweet spices, cocoa and balsamic notes, velvety tannins. Blends of Aragonez (Tempranillo), fleshy Trincadeira, colourful Alicante Bouschet and fragrant Touriga Nacional. Tropical Antão Vaz whites (peach, mango), lively Arinto.
The wine region of Alentejano
Star of southern Portugal's great reds, sunny and opulent wines. Typical blends: round fruity Aragonez (Tempranillo), spicy Trincadeira, Touriga Nacional (black fruits, violet), deep teinturier Alicante Bouschet, juicy Castelão. Fleshy reds with notes of plum, black cherry, cocoa and sweet spices, melted tannins. Ample fresh Antão Vaz and Arinto whites.
The word of the wine: Passerillage
Concentration of the grape by drying out, under the influence of wind or sun, as opposed to botrytisation, which is the concentration obtained by the development of the "noble rot" for which Botrytis cinerea is responsible. The word is mainly used for sweet wines.
