Winery Pinhal Da TorreQuinta do Alqueve Tradicional Reserva Tinto
Red wine
In the mouth this red wine is a powerful with a nice freshness.
This wine generally goes well with poultry, beef or veal.
Taste structure of the Quinta do Alqueve Tradicional Reserva Tinto from the Winery Pinhal Da Torre
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Quinta do Alqueve Tradicional Reserva Tinto of Winery Pinhal Da Torre in the region of Tejo is a powerful with a nice freshness.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the Quinta do Alqueve Tradicional Reserva Tinto of Winery Pinhal Da Torre in the region of Tejo often reveals types of flavors of non oak, microbio.
Food and wine pairings with Quinta do Alqueve Tradicional Reserva Tinto
Pairings that work perfectly with Quinta do Alqueve Tradicional Reserva Tinto
Original food and wine pairings with Quinta do Alqueve Tradicional Reserva Tinto
The Quinta do Alqueve Tradicional Reserva Tinto of Winery Pinhal Da Torre matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, pasta or veal such as recipes of spaghetti squash bolognese style, spaghetti with garlic or veal axoa (basque country).
Details and technical informations about Winery Pinhal Da Torre's Quinta do Alqueve Tradicional Reserva Tinto.
Discover the grape variety: Touriga nacional
Deep, concentrated reds with a near-black robe, firm but polished tannins, showing aromas of blackberry, blackcurrant, violet, bergamot, liquorice, black pepper and characteristic floral notes. Pillar of great vintage Ports (Quinta do Noval, Taylor's) and signature of modern dry Douro DOC and Dão DOC. Also exported to Australia and California. Portugal's most noble variety.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Quinta do Alqueve Tradicional Reserva Tinto from Winery Pinhal Da Torre are 2010, 0, 2009, 2008
Informations about the Winery Pinhal Da Torre
The Winery Pinhal Da Torre is one of of the world's great estates. It offers 43 wines for sale in the of Ribatejo to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Ribatejo
Wine region of central-western Portugal on the banks of the Tagus (renamed Tejo), ~10% of national production. Fernão Pires signature in white: aromatic and accessible with signature notes of peach, citrus, white flowers, Mediterranean herbs and a honeyed touch, round and fruity palate — the must-have. Reds Tinta Roriz (Tempranillo) supple, fruity Castelão, spicy Trincadeira, dense Touriga Nacional (blackberry, violet). Everyday wines at gentle prices.
The wine region of Tejo
West-central Portuguese region along the Tagus, formerly Ribatejo, 17,000 ha. Supple, fruity reds with signature notes of plum, cherry, Mediterranean herbs and sweet spices, round tannins and a generous palate - fleshy everyday wines. Flagship Castelão (blackberry, tobacco), concentrated Trincadeira, perfumed Touriga Nacional (violet, black fruits), spicy Tinta Roriz. Whites: floral Fernão Pires and lively citrusy Arinto.
The word of the wine: Overmaturation
When the grapes reach maturity, the skin becomes permeable and progressively loses water, which causes a concentration phenomenon inside the berry. This is called over-ripening or passerillage.
