Winery Quinta da EspinhosaGrande Reserva 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 with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
This wine generally goes well with poultry, beef or game (deer, venison).
Taste structure of the Grande Reserva Tinto from the Winery Quinta da Espinhosa
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Grande Reserva Tinto of Winery Quinta da Espinhosa in the region of Beiras is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
Food and wine pairings with Grande Reserva Tinto
Pairings that work perfectly with Grande Reserva Tinto
Original food and wine pairings with Grande Reserva Tinto
The Grande Reserva Tinto of Winery Quinta da Espinhosa matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of roast beef with caramelized onion, tanjia (lamb shoulder confit) or duck stew with cahors wine.
Details and technical informations about Winery Quinta da Espinhosa's Grande Reserva Tinto.
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 Grande Reserva Tinto from Winery Quinta da Espinhosa are 0, 2015
Informations about the Winery Quinta da Espinhosa
The Winery Quinta da Espinhosa is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 12 wines for sale in the of Dão to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Dão
The wine region of Dão is located in the region of Beiras of Portugal. We currently count 316 estates and châteaux in the of Dão, producing 1397 different wines in conventional, organic and biodynamic agriculture. The wines of Dão go well with generally quite well with dishes .
The wine region of Beiras
Beiras (Beira) is a traditional administrative region in the northern half of Portugal. It is also the name of the IGP, or Indicacoes Geograficas Protegidas, wine classification (formerly known as Vinho Regional) which covers the region as a whole. A wide range of wines are made in Beiras – red wines from the region are typically Rich, deeply colored wines made from Baga, Castelão, Rufete (Tinto Pinheira), Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah and Touriga Nacional, and are sometimes fortified to emulate their more famous Oporto cousins. Whites are most often based on Fernão Pires and Bical, the latter being a small-berried variety with the affectionate nickname Borrado das Moscaos ('fly droppings').
The word of the wine: Botrytis
Fungus that causes grape rot.
