Caves Velhas - Dumonte Tinto

Caves Velhas Dumonte Tinto

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(Average of the reviews for all vintages combined and from several consumer review sources)
Tasters generally liked this wine.
The Dumonte Tinto of Caves Velhas is a red wine from the region of Alentejano.
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.

Taste structure of the Dumonte Tinto from the Caves Velhas

Light
Bold
Smooth
Tannic
Dry
Sweet
Soft
Acidic

In the mouth the Dumonte Tinto of Caves Velhas in the region of Alentejano is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.

Details and technical informations about Caves Velhas's Dumonte Tinto.

Winery
Grape varieties
Region/Great wine region
Country
Style of wine
Alcohol
13°
Allergens
Contains sulfites

Discover the grape variety: Verdelho

The white Verdelho is a grape variety that originated in Portugal. It produces a variety of grape specially used for the elaboration of wine. It is rare to find this grape to eat on our tables. This variety of grape is characterized by small bunches, and grapes of medium size. The white Verdelho can be found cultivated in these vineyards: Languedoc & Roussillon, Rhone Valley, South West.

Last vintages of this wine

Dumonte Tinto - 2016
In the top 100 of of Alentejano wines
Average rating: 3.2 1 1 1 0 0
Dumonte Tinto - 2015
In the top 100 of of Alentejano wines
Average rating: 3.1 1 1 1 0 0
Dumonte Tinto - 2014
In the top 100 of of Alentejano wines
Average rating: 2.9 1 1 1 0 0
Dumonte Tinto - 2013
In the top 100 of of Alentejano wines
Average rating: 3.2 1 1 1 0 0

The best vintages of Dumonte Tinto from Caves Velhas are 2016, 2013, 2015, 2014

Informations about the Caves Velhas

The winery offers 95 different wines.
Its wines get an average rating of 3.6.
This winery is part of the Enoport United Wines.
It is in the top 45 of the best estates in the region
It is located in Alentejano

The Caves Velhas is one of of the world's great estates. It offers 64 wines for sale in the of Alentejano to come and discover on site or to buy online.

Top wine Alentejano
In the top 15000 of of Portugal wines
In the top 3500 of of Alentejano wines
In the top 200000 of red wines
In the top 300000 wines of the world

The wine region of Alentejano

Portugal/alentejano/alenTejo">Alentejo is a well-known, highly respected wine region in eastern Portugal. This hot, Dry area covers approximately a third of the country and is best known for its red wine, the best of which are sold under the and Alentejo DOC (Denominacao de Origem Controlada) title. Wine from Alentejo is typically made from Aragonez (Grape/tempranillo">Tempranillo), Castelao, Trincadeira or a Rich, ripe, jammy blend of the three. Antao Vaz is the white variety of choice here, producing a good level of Acidity and tropical fruit flavors.

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