Winery Monte da RaposinhaAthayde Grande Escolha 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.
Taste structure of the Athayde Grande Escolha Tinto from the Winery Monte da Raposinha
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Athayde Grande Escolha Tinto of Winery Monte da Raposinha in the region of Alentejano is a powerful with a nice freshness.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the Athayde Grande Escolha Tinto of Winery Monte da Raposinha in the region of Alentejano often reveals types of flavors of non oak, earth or microbio and sometimes also flavors of oak, spices or red fruit.
Food and wine pairings with Athayde Grande Escolha Tinto
Pairings that work perfectly with Athayde Grande Escolha Tinto
Original food and wine pairings with Athayde Grande Escolha Tinto
The Athayde Grande Escolha Tinto of Winery Monte da Raposinha matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or veal such as recipes of piglet shoulder with melting baked apples, lamb and coconut curry, african style or veal paupiettes with beer.
Details and technical informations about Winery Monte da Raposinha's Athayde Grande Escolha 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 Athayde Grande Escolha Tinto from Winery Monte da Raposinha are 2007, 2013, 2016, 2014 and 2012.
Informations about the Winery Monte da Raposinha
The Winery Monte da Raposinha is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 10 wines for sale in the of Alentejo to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Alentejo
The wine region of Alentejo is located in the region of Alentejano of Portugal. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Cartuxa or the Domaine Adega Mayor produce mainly wines red, white and sweet. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Alentejo are Touriga nacional, Cabernet-Sauvignon and Touriga franca, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Alentejo often reveals types of flavors of butterscotch, dill or raspberry and sometimes also flavors of cocoa, black currant or iron.
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: Pedicel
Small stalk.
