Winery Quinta das HortênsiasMerlot
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The Merlot of the Winery Quinta das Hortênsias is in the top 0 of wines of Lisboa.
Details and technical informations about Winery Quinta das Hortênsias's Merlot.
Discover the grape variety: Corvina Veronese
Elegant, structured reds with a deep ruby robe, fine tannins and fresh acidity of signature cherry (morello, maraschino), red fruits, spices, herbs, almond and characteristic bitter notes. Also sublime in great age-worthy wines via passerillage (dried grapes). Pillar of Valpolicella DOC, Bardolino DOC, Amarone della Valpolicella DOCG and Recioto. Main synonym of corvina veronese, identity signature of the Valpolicella.
Informations about the Winery Quinta das Hortênsias
The Winery Quinta das Hortênsias is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 6 wines for sale in the of Lisboa to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Lisboa
Vast coastal IGP north of Lisbon, Portugal's largest producer by volume. Accessible, sun-filled reds: fruity, spicy Castelão, dense Touriga Nacional (black fruit, violet), fleshy Trincadeira, deep Alicante Bouschet. Fresh, mineral whites: straight, lemony Arinto (star of Bucelas), aromatic Fernão Pires, round Vital and Malvasia. Structured reds from Alenquer, sparkling at Óbidos.
The word of the wine: Tired
Wine that is too old, faded or has suffered from handling such as racking or bottling. In the first case it is too late, in the second case the wine must be put to rest for a few weeks in the cellar.
