Winery Quinta da Pedra AltaQPA Grande Reserva
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 beef, game (deer, venison) or lamb.
Taste structure of the QPA Grande Reserva from the Winery Quinta da Pedra Alta
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the QPA Grande Reserva of Winery Quinta da Pedra Alta in the region of Duriense is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the QPA Grande Reserva of Winery Quinta da Pedra Alta in the region of Duriense often reveals types of flavors of non oak, oak or spices.
Food and wine pairings with QPA Grande Reserva
Pairings that work perfectly with QPA Grande Reserva
Original food and wine pairings with QPA Grande Reserva
The QPA Grande Reserva of Winery Quinta da Pedra Alta matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, pasta or lamb such as recipes of beef tagliata with truffle oil, my lasagna bolognese (without béchamel sauce) or braised lamb with peppers.
Details and technical informations about Winery Quinta da Pedra Alta's QPA Grande Reserva.
Discover the grape variety: Téoulier
Supple, fruity reds with a pale colour, a light ruby robe, silky tannins and an airy palate with preserved acidity. Aromas of red fruits (cherry, raspberry) and Mediterranean spice (garrigue, thyme). Discreet Provençal profile. Preserved for its heritage value, it survives on a few heritage plots in Provence and is among the ancient varieties under study. A native French black grape from Provence and the Alpes-Maritimes.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of QPA Grande Reserva from Winery Quinta da Pedra Alta are 2007, 2011, 0, 2010
Informations about the Winery Quinta da Pedra Alta
The Winery Quinta da Pedra Alta is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 42 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: Alcoholic fermentation
Transformation of sugars into alcohol under the effect of yeast. These yeasts exist in their natural state in the vineyards and in the cellars. Artificial seeding with selected yeasts is however very often practiced.
