Winery MuxagatVinhas Velhas
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 beef, game (deer, venison) or lamb.
Taste structure of the Vinhas Velhas from the Winery Muxagat
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Vinhas Velhas of Winery Muxagat in the region of Duriense is a powerful with a lot of tannins present in the mouth.
Food and wine pairings with Vinhas Velhas
Pairings that work perfectly with Vinhas Velhas
Original food and wine pairings with Vinhas Velhas
The Vinhas Velhas of Winery Muxagat matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, pasta or lamb such as recipes of quick and easy monkfish tail, cannelloni of meat or lamb tagine with dried fruits.
Details and technical informations about Winery Muxagat's Vinhas Velhas.
Discover the grape variety: Aragonez
Full-bodied, deeply coloured reds with a dark ruby robe, firm tannins and a dense palate, showing signature aromas of black fruits (blackberry, cassis), plum, tobacco, leather, spice and balsamic notes. Fine ageing potential and a distinctly Iberian character. The pillar of great Alentejo DOC reds, present in Douro DOC and a component of Port. The Portuguese synonym for Tempranillo, the iconic Iberian black grape grown throughout southern Portugal.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Vinhas Velhas from Winery Muxagat are 2016, 0
Informations about the Winery Muxagat
The Winery Muxagat is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 11 wines for sale in the of Douro to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Douro
Cradle of Port: opulent fortified wine with notes of candied black fruit, cocoa, fig, walnut and spice, from young fruity Ruby to oxidative amber Tawny, plus age-worthy LBV and Vintage of exceptional cellaring. Also great dry Douro DOC reds, structured and deep (violet, black-fruited Touriga Nacional, elegant Touriga Franca, spicy Tinta Roriz). A few fresh Douro whites. Terraced vineyards (~40,000 ha) UNESCO on schist.
The wine region of Duriense
Portuguese IGP covering the Douro and Porto area (northeast), schist soils on vertiginous terraced slopes, dry continental climate, flexible status outside DOC. Touriga Nacional signature as red king (300+ authorised varieties): intense and floral with blackberry, black cherry, violet, garrigue, liquorice and mineral schist hint, firm tannins — noble Douro emblem. Supple Touriga Franca and spicy Tinta Roriz as complement. Fresh mineral whites and creative modern sparkling.
The word of the wine: Village
Term used in certain regions to identify a particular sector within a larger appellation (Beaujolais, Côtes-du-Rhône).
