Winery Monte da CastelejaClassico Tinto
Red wine
In the mouth this red wine is a powerful with a nice freshness.
This wine generally goes well with poultry, beef or veal.
The Classico Tinto of the Winery Monte da Casteleja is in the top 60 of wines of Algarve.
Taste structure of the Classico Tinto from the Winery Monte da Casteleja
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Classico Tinto of Winery Monte da Casteleja in the region of Algarve is a powerful with a nice freshness.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the Classico Tinto of Winery Monte da Casteleja in the region of Algarve often reveals types of flavors of cherry, oaky or oak and sometimes also flavors of spices, red fruit or black fruit.
Food and wine pairings with Classico Tinto
Pairings that work perfectly with Classico Tinto
Original food and wine pairings with Classico Tinto
The Classico Tinto of Winery Monte da Casteleja matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, pasta or veal such as recipes of steak tartare, chinese fried shrimp ravioli or roast veal with cider.
Details and technical informations about Winery Monte da Casteleja's Classico Tinto.
Discover the grape variety: Chichaud
It is most certainly from the Ardèche, and is not found anywhere else. It has long been confused with the cinsaut called boudalès in this region, which explains why it has the synonym tsintsao. It is said to be related to the white humagne. Today, Chichaud is on the verge of extinction, although it is registered in the Official Catalogue of wine grape varieties, list A1.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Classico Tinto from Winery Monte da Casteleja are 2018, 2014, 2013, 2012 and 2011.
Informations about the Winery Monte da Casteleja
The Winery Monte da Casteleja is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 7 wines for sale in the of Algarve to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Algarve
Algarve ('the Algarve' to most English speakers) is the southernmost wine region of Portugal, and the far southwestern corner of the Iberian Peninsula. It is more widely known for its beaches and thriving tourist industry than its wines. Although a small quantity of fresh-styled white wines are made here, the wines of the Algarve are predominantly red, and made from classic Portuguese varieties like Castelão and Touriga Nacional, as well as more international varieties like Syrah. The region's wines are produced largely by a by a small number of upscale co-operatives, although the fashion for independent producers is catching on quickly.
The word of the wine: Roast (taste of)
Characteristic taste of wines made from grapes affected by botrytis cinerea.
