Winery Quinta da LaboeiraExcellence
Red wine
In the mouth this red wine is a powerful with a lot of tannins present in the mouth.
This wine generally goes well with poultry, beef or game (deer, venison).
Taste structure of the Excellence from the Winery Quinta da Laboeira
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Excellence of Winery Quinta da Laboeira in the region of Beiras is a powerful with a lot of tannins present in the mouth.
Food and wine pairings with Excellence
Pairings that work perfectly with Excellence
Original food and wine pairings with Excellence
The Excellence of Winery Quinta da Laboeira matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of autumn leaves, lamb tagine with preserved lemons and onion compote with... or duck leg confit in cider.
Details and technical informations about Winery Quinta da Laboeira's Excellence.
Discover the grape variety: Othello
Interspecific cross between the Clinton and the frankenthal or black-hamburg obtained in 1859 by Charles Arnold of Paris in Canada (Brant County in Ontario). In France, it is one of the six hybrids prohibited since 1935 (included in the European regulations): the Clinton, the Herbemont, the Isabelle, the Jacquez, the Noah and the Othello. It has been used as a sire in several crosses, notably by Couderc and Seibel. Today, the Othello has practically disappeared.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Excellence from Winery Quinta da Laboeira are 0, 2009
Informations about the Winery Quinta da Laboeira
The Winery Quinta da Laboeira is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 11 wines for sale in the of Bairrada to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Bairrada
The wine region of Bairrada is located in the region of Beiras of Portugal. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Colinas de São Lourenço or the Domaine Cantanhede produce mainly wines red, sparkling and white. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Bairrada are Baga, Touriga nacional and Chardonnay, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Bairrada often reveals types of flavors of non oak, honeysuckle or ripe strawberries and sometimes also flavors of white pepper, oil or gooseberry.
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: Legs
Synonymous with tears.
