Winery Quinta do Grifo (Terras do Grifo)Vinhas Velhas Superior
Red wine
This wine is a blend of 3 varietals which are the Tinto cão, 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 beef, game (deer, venison) or lamb.
Taste structure of the Vinhas Velhas Superior from the Winery Quinta do Grifo (Terras do Grifo)
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Vinhas Velhas Superior of Winery Quinta do Grifo (Terras do Grifo) in the region of Duriense is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the Vinhas Velhas Superior of Winery Quinta do Grifo (Terras do Grifo) in the region of Duriense often reveals types of flavors of oak.
Food and wine pairings with Vinhas Velhas Superior
Pairings that work perfectly with Vinhas Velhas Superior
Original food and wine pairings with Vinhas Velhas Superior
The Vinhas Velhas Superior of Winery Quinta do Grifo (Terras do Grifo) matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, pasta or lamb such as recipes of boeuf en daube, pasta with chicken, peppers and mushrooms or lamb biryani.
Details and technical informations about Winery Quinta do Grifo (Terras do Grifo)'s Vinhas Velhas Superior.
Discover the grape variety: Tinto cão
Structured, elegant reds with a deep ruby robe, fine tannins and fresh acidity, featuring aromas of red fruits, black cherry, spices, dried flowers and balsamic notes. Very good ageing and oxidative maturation capacity. An essential component of great vintage Porto (one of the five classic recommended grapes) and dry reds of Douro DOC. Very late-ripening, low-yield native Portuguese grape, saved from near-disappearance.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Vinhas Velhas Superior from Winery Quinta do Grifo (Terras do Grifo) are 2015, 2014, 0
Informations about the Winery Quinta do Grifo (Terras do Grifo)
The Winery Quinta do Grifo (Terras do Grifo) is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 17 wines for sale in the of Douro to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Douro
Cradle of Port: opulent fortified wine with notes of candied black fruit, cocoa, fig, walnut and spice, from young fruity Ruby to oxidative amber Tawny, plus age-worthy LBV and Vintage of exceptional cellaring. Also great dry Douro DOC reds, structured and deep (violet, black-fruited Touriga Nacional, elegant Touriga Franca, spicy Tinta Roriz). A few fresh Douro whites. Terraced vineyards (~40,000 ha) UNESCO on schist.
The wine region of Duriense
Portuguese IGP covering the Douro and Porto area (northeast), schist soils on vertiginous terraced slopes, dry continental climate, flexible status outside DOC. Touriga Nacional signature as red king (300+ authorised varieties): intense and floral with blackberry, black cherry, violet, garrigue, liquorice and mineral schist hint, firm tannins — noble Douro emblem. Supple Touriga Franca and spicy Tinta Roriz as complement. Fresh mineral whites and creative modern sparkling.
The word of the wine: Sapid
Said of a wine rich in flavours.
