Winery OptaAlfrocheiro Imperatriz
Red wine
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 game (deer, venison).
Taste structure of the Alfrocheiro Imperatriz from the Winery Opta
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Alfrocheiro Imperatriz of Winery Opta in the region of Beiras is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
Food and wine pairings with Alfrocheiro Imperatriz
Pairings that work perfectly with Alfrocheiro Imperatriz
Original food and wine pairings with Alfrocheiro Imperatriz
The Alfrocheiro Imperatriz of Winery Opta matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of pasticcio (greece), canned cassoulet or real paella recipe from valencia.
Details and technical informations about Winery Opta's Alfrocheiro Imperatriz.
Discover the grape variety: Norton
Structured, colourful reds with a deep purple hue, firm tannins and a dense palate with fresh acidity; signature aromas of dark fruits (blackberry, blackcurrant), plum, spices, chocolate and American earthy notes. Good rustic ageing potential. The grape of Missouri, defining regional identity, widely grown across the USA (Virginia, Arkansas). American black hybrid derived from Vitis aestivalis, discovered around 1820 by Dr Daniel Norton in Virginia.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Alfrocheiro Imperatriz from Winery Opta are 2017, 0
Informations about the Winery Opta
The Winery Opta is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 16 wines for sale in the of Dão to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Dão
"Burgundy of Portugal": elegance and finesse at altitude. Signature Touriga Nacional as red: deep and perfumed with signature notes of violet, blackberry, black cherry, bergamot and pine resin, fine tannins and freshness drawn taut. Blended with fruity Alfrocheiro, supple Jaen (Mencía) and structured Tinta Roriz. Encruzado whites, a Portuguese reference: ample and mineral (pear, honey, hazelnut, age-worthy).
The wine region of Beiras
Vast region of north-central Portugal, a fragmented mosaic of distinct sub-regions. In the west, Bairrada makes dense Baga reds with notes of black cherry, blackberry and leather, firm tannins — the base of the great Portuguese sparkling wines. In the centre, Dao produces fine Touriga Nacional reds (violet, raspberry, spice) and elegant Encruzado whites (flowers, citrus, butter). To the continental east, fleshy Touriga of Beira Interior and aromatic Fernao Pires.
The word of the wine: Hat
Solid part (marc), composed of pips and skins (sometimes of the stalk), which forms at the top of the tank during fermentation. The pigeage consists in breaking this cap to put back in suspension these elements and to favour the exchanges between the juice and the skins.
