Winery Colinas do DouroSuperior Tinto
Red wine
This wine is a blend of 2 varietals which are the Touriga franca and the Touriga nacional.
In the mouth this red wine is a powerful.
This wine generally goes well with beef, game (deer, venison) or lamb.
Taste structure of the Superior Tinto from the Winery Colinas do Douro
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Superior Tinto of Winery Colinas do Douro in the region of Duriense is a powerful.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the Superior Tinto of Winery Colinas do Douro in the region of Duriense often reveals types of flavors of oak, red fruit.
Food and wine pairings with Superior Tinto
Pairings that work perfectly with Superior Tinto
Original food and wine pairings with Superior Tinto
The Superior Tinto of Winery Colinas do Douro matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, pasta or lamb such as recipes of scottish haggis, lasagna bolognese or rice with paprika and merguez.
Details and technical informations about Winery Colinas do Douro's Superior Tinto.
Discover the grape variety: Touriga franca
Aromatic and refined reds with an elegant structure, featuring raspberry, blackberry, rose, lavender, cistus and gentle spice aromas. Soft tannins and silky balance that smooths blends. Essential partner to Touriga Nacional in great Port wines (Vintage, LBV, Tawny) and modern dry Douro DOC. Native Portuguese variety, the most planted in the Douro, related to Touriga Nacional.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Superior Tinto from Winery Colinas do Douro are 2018, 2015, 0, 2017 and 2016.
Informations about the Winery Colinas do Douro
The Winery Colinas do Douro is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 18 wines for sale in the of Douro Superior to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Douro Superior
Easternmost sub-region of the Douro (Portugal), the hottest and driest (under 400 mm/year, poor schist soils, thermal amplitude up to 20°C, sheltered from the Marão): Touriga Nacional is the signature red — intense violet, blackcurrant, blackberry and mountain herb aromas, powerful tannins and exceptional ageing potential. Touriga Franca, Tinta Roriz and Tinto Cão add structure. Also produces Port wines.
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: Roast (taste of)
Characteristic taste of wines made from grapes affected by botrytis cinerea.
