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 wild boar stew in burgundy style, lamb keftas or potjevlesch (northern france).
Details and technical informations about Winery Opta's Alfrocheiro Imperatriz.
Discover the grape variety: Okuzgozu
Supple, fruity reds with a deep ruby robe, melted tannins and fresh acidity. Aromas of red cherry, raspberry, blackberry, soft spices, dried herbs and balsamic notes. Round palate, generous finish. Star of Turkey's great reds, often blended with Boğazkere for added structure (the Anatolian equivalent of a Cabernet/Merlot blend). Cultivated in Elazığ and Malatya in eastern Anatolia. Native Turkish variety; its name means "ox eye".
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: Breeding
It can last for several years. The bottles are stacked in the cellars and waited for the light and heat. The yeasts gradually give the wine compounds that enrich it. A long maturation is a guarantee of quality.
