Winery Herdade das MourasTerras de Arraiolos Grande Escolha
Red wine
In the mouth this red wine is a powerful with a lot of tannins present in the mouth.
This wine generally goes well with poultry, beef or veal.
Taste structure of the Terras de Arraiolos Grande Escolha from the Winery Herdade das Mouras
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Terras de Arraiolos Grande Escolha of Winery Herdade das Mouras in the region of Alentejano is a powerful with a lot of tannins present in the mouth.
Food and wine pairings with Terras de Arraiolos Grande Escolha
Pairings that work perfectly with Terras de Arraiolos Grande Escolha
Original food and wine pairings with Terras de Arraiolos Grande Escolha
The Terras de Arraiolos Grande Escolha of Winery Herdade das Mouras matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or veal such as recipes of beef fashion, braised lamb with peppers or aiguillette of duck with honey.
Details and technical informations about Winery Herdade das Mouras's Terras de Arraiolos Grande Escolha.
Discover the grape variety: Albillo mayor
Very old Spanish grape variety originating and cultivated in the upper Douro Valley - Ribera del Duero province of Burgos -. It is believed to be the result of a natural cross between the white Heben and a variety that is still unknown today. It should be noted that the synonym albillo is used for many other grape varieties, such as chasselas, muscat of Alexandria or albillo de Toro, verdejo or albillo de Nava, ... and it should not be confused with torrontés riojano. You can find the Albillo mayor in Italy, Spain, Portugal, Peru, Chile, Bulgaria, ... completely unknown in France.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Terras de Arraiolos Grande Escolha from Winery Herdade das Mouras are 2018, 0, 2017
Informations about the Winery Herdade das Mouras
The Winery Herdade das Mouras is one of of the world's great estates. It offers 62 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: Acidic (flavor)
Acidity is present in all wines, and is essential in white wines. It is due to the presence of different organic acids in the wine, and is expressed in the mouth by a sensation of freshness combined with other elements, such as minerality or a note of bitterness. Moderately present, it brings relief and vivacity to the wine.
