Winery Octávio Ascenção FerrazXavelha
Red wine
This wine is a blend of 4 varietals which are the Cabernet-Sauvignon, the Tinta Barroca, the Touriga nacional and the Merlot.
In the mouth this red wine is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
This wine generally goes well with poultry, beef or veal.
The Xavelha of the Winery Octávio Ascenção Ferraz is in the top 10 of wines of Madeirense.
Taste structure of the Xavelha from the Winery Octávio Ascenção Ferraz
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Xavelha of Winery Octávio Ascenção Ferraz in the region of Terras Madeirenses is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
Food and wine pairings with Xavelha
Pairings that work perfectly with Xavelha
Original food and wine pairings with Xavelha
The Xavelha of Winery Octávio Ascenção Ferraz matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, pasta or veal such as recipes of roast beef casserole, pumpkin and courgette lasagne or osso buco.
Details and technical informations about Winery Octávio Ascenção Ferraz's Xavelha.
Discover the grape variety: Cabernet-Sauvignon
Structured, tannic reds, deeply coloured, with aromas of blackcurrant, blackberry, cedar, tobacco and graphite, underpinned by firm acidity and fine ageing potential. Cornerstone of the great Médoc estates (Pauillac, Saint-Estèphe, Saint-Julien) and signature of Napa Valley, Coonawarra and Maipo. The world's most planted red variety, a natural cross of Cabernet Franc x Sauvignon Blanc born in Bordeaux.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Xavelha from Winery Octávio Ascenção Ferraz are 2014, 2013, 2012, 0 and 2011.
Informations about the Winery Octávio Ascenção Ferraz
The Winery Octávio Ascenção Ferraz is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 3 wines for sale in the of Madeirense to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Madeirense
DOC for the still wines of Madeira (1999, distinct from the fortified DOC Madeira), vineyards on terraced levadas across the Atlantic island. Tinta Negra (Grenache × Pinot Noir hybrid, 80% of the vineyard) as the signature solar red: ripe red fruits, cherry, plum and spicy touch, rounded tannins. Sercial (crisp), Verdelho (mineral), Bual (round) and Malvasia (opulent) as historic white signatures: citrus, dried fruits and a saline-iodine touch. Singular island authenticity.
The wine region of Terras Madeirenses
IGP for the still wines of Madeira (≠ DOC Madeira fortified), vineyards on terraces on the Atlantic island. Tinta Negra dominant in sunny reds and rosés with ripe red fruits, cherry and a spicy touch, round mouthfeel. Verdelho, Sercial, Bual and Malvasia (historic Madeira varieties) as taut white kings with citrus, dried fruits and a marked saline-maritime touch. Touriga Nacional and internationals (Cabernet, Syrah, Chardonnay) as complement.
The word of the wine: Cutting
A blend of wines from different origins (not to be confused with the assemblage).
