Winery Quinta do PilotoReserva Tinto
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 poultry, beef or veal.
The Reserva Tinto of the Winery Quinta do Piloto is in the top 5 of wines of Palmela.
Taste structure of the Reserva Tinto from the Winery Quinta do Piloto
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Reserva Tinto of Winery Quinta do Piloto in the region of Península de Setúbal is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the Reserva Tinto of Winery Quinta do Piloto in the region of Península de Setúbal often reveals types of flavors of non oak, earth or oak and sometimes also flavors of spices, red fruit or black fruit.
Food and wine pairings with Reserva Tinto
Pairings that work perfectly with Reserva Tinto
Original food and wine pairings with Reserva Tinto
The Reserva Tinto of Winery Quinta do Piloto matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, pasta or veal such as recipes of beef colombo bourguignon style, pasta and peppers or chicken and sausage stew with carrots.
Details and technical informations about Winery Quinta do Piloto's Reserva Tinto.
Discover the grape variety: Periquita
Supple, fruity reds with an intense ruby color, smooth tannins and a generous palate, offering signature aromas of red fruits (raspberry, strawberry, blackberry), plum, cherry, soft spices and Mediterranean herbaceous notes. An accessible, sunny profile. Essential component of Setúbal Peninsula DOC (where it bears this name), Palmela DOC, Alentejo DOC and Tejo DOC reds. Portuguese synonym for castelão, one of Portugal's most planted indigenous varieties.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Reserva Tinto from Winery Quinta do Piloto are 2017, 2015, 2014, 2013 and 2012.
Informations about the Winery Quinta do Piloto
The Winery Quinta do Piloto is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 20 wines for sale in the of Palmela to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Palmela
DOC of the Setúbal peninsula south of Lisbon, sandy and limestone plains between mountains and Atlantic, warm maritime climate. Signature Castelão as red king (min. 67%, thrives better here than elsewhere in Portugal): fresh and fruity profile with notes of red cherry, raspberry, plum, Mediterranean herbs and a peppery touch, firm but round tannins — with age, complex notes of cedar and tobacco. Aragonez, Trincadeira, Cabernet and Syrah as complements.
The wine region of Península de Setúbal
Portuguese peninsula south of Lisbon between the Tagus and Sado estuaries. World-renowned speciality: Moscatel de Setúbal, a golden fortified sweet wine with signature notes of candied orange, dried apricot, honey, fig, currant and sweet spices, long ageing — the rare Roxo version has more floral notes. Also fruity, supple Castelão reds (64%) (blackberry, plum), perfumed Touriga Nacional. Oceanic climate.
The word of the wine: Peduncle
The stem of a flower or fruit.
