Winery Quinta do Monte AlegreHomenagem Grande Reserva Castelão
Red wine
In the mouth this red wine is a powerful.
This wine generally goes well with poultry, beef or veal.
Taste structure of the Homenagem Grande Reserva Castelão from the Winery Quinta do Monte Alegre
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Homenagem Grande Reserva Castelão of Winery Quinta do Monte Alegre in the region of Península de Setúbal is a powerful.
Food and wine pairings with Homenagem Grande Reserva Castelão
Pairings that work perfectly with Homenagem Grande Reserva Castelão
Original food and wine pairings with Homenagem Grande Reserva Castelão
The Homenagem Grande Reserva Castelão of Winery Quinta do Monte Alegre matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, pasta or veal such as recipes of beef tongue with vegetables, express seafood spaghetti or veal saltimbocca.
Details and technical informations about Winery Quinta do Monte Alegre's Homenagem Grande Reserva Castelão.
Discover the grape variety: Lauzet
Lauzet is a Béarnese grape variety, part of the AOC of Béarn and Jurançon. This variety almost disappeared at the end of the 1980s. At that time, it only occupied a small cultivated area of 1 hectare in all. With the genetic diversity and the multiple plantings that have been carried out, it was able to reach, in 1994, 4 ha. The bunches and berries of Lauzet are all small. As a Pyrenean variety, it has a median lobe. The plant has a fairly early budburst, which takes place one week after Chasselas. As for its maturity, it is of the third period. This variety is fertile and somewhat vigorous, and is slightly susceptible to grey rot. Lauzet produces a wine of average quality. When it is vinified dry, it has adequate acidity. It gives off aromas of fruit and spices. It is often blended with other Pyrenean white grape varieties.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Homenagem Grande Reserva Castelão from Winery Quinta do Monte Alegre are 2015, 0, 2016
Informations about the Winery Quinta do Monte Alegre
The Winery Quinta do Monte Alegre is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 14 wines for sale in the of Palmela to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Palmela
The wine region of Palmela is located in the region of Península de Setúbal of Portugal. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Casa Ermelinda Freitas or the Domaine Horácio Simões produce mainly wines red, white and pink. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Palmela are Touriga nacional, Cabernet-Sauvignon and Fernao Pires, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Palmela often reveals types of flavors of citrus, mango or butter and sometimes also flavors of green apple, minerality or apricot.
The wine region of Península de Setúbal
Setúbal Peninsula (also known as Península de Setúbal) is the Portuguese wine region immediately southeast of Lisbon, across the Tejo estuary. The Terroir in the area ranges from sandy coastal plains to the craggy, limestone-rich Serra Arribida hills. The area is known for its Dry red wines made from Castelão, and for its fortified wines and Sweet Moscatel de Setúbal. The wines produced here are made under three titles: two DOCs, Palmela and Setúbal, and one IGP.
The word of the wine: Nervous
Said of a wine that leaves its mark on the palate with its strong characters and a hint of acidity, but without excess.
