Winery Herdade da RochaCouto Saramago Red
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 poultry, beef or veal.
Taste structure of the Couto Saramago Red from the Winery Herdade da Rocha
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Couto Saramago Red of Winery Herdade da Rocha in the region of Alentejano is a powerful.
Food and wine pairings with Couto Saramago Red
Pairings that work perfectly with Couto Saramago Red
Original food and wine pairings with Couto Saramago Red
The Couto Saramago Red of Winery Herdade da Rocha matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or veal such as recipes of beef tagliata with truffle oil, lamb mice confit in port wine or veal escalope with lemon sauce.
Details and technical informations about Winery Herdade da Rocha's Couto Saramago Red.
Discover the grape variety: Touriga franca
Most certainly Portuguese. It is said to be the result of a cross between the mourisco de semente and the touriga nacional, which should not be confused with it. It can be found in Australia, South Africa, the United States (California), etc. and is virtually unknown in France.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Couto Saramago Red from Winery Herdade da Rocha are 2015, 2017, 2016, 0 and 2013.
Informations about the Winery Herdade da Rocha
The Winery Herdade da Rocha is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 23 wines for sale in the of Alentejo to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Alentejo
The wine region of Alentejo is located in the region of Alentejano of Portugal. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Cartuxa or the Domaine Adega Mayor produce mainly wines red, white and sweet. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Alentejo are Touriga nacional, Cabernet-Sauvignon and Touriga franca, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Alentejo often reveals types of flavors of butterscotch, dill or raspberry and sometimes also flavors of cocoa, black currant or iron.
The wine region of Alentejano
Tejo">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 (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.
The word of the wine: Color
The colour of wines is characterized by its intensity and its nuances of hue. The intensity is specific to each grape variety, while the nuances of colour are linked to the evolution of the wine over time.
