Winery Quinta do PintoMerlot - Syrah
Red wine
In the mouth this red wine is a powerful with a nice freshness.
This wine generally goes well with poultry, beef or veal.
The Merlot - Syrah of the Winery Quinta do Pinto is in the top 5 of wines of Alenquer.
Taste structure of the Merlot - Syrah from the Winery Quinta do Pinto
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Merlot - Syrah of Winery Quinta do Pinto in the region of Lisboa is a powerful with a nice freshness.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the Merlot - Syrah of Winery Quinta do Pinto in the region of Lisboa often reveals types of flavors of non oak, oak or spices and sometimes also flavors of red fruit, black fruit.
Food and wine pairings with Merlot - Syrah
Pairings that work perfectly with Merlot - Syrah
Original food and wine pairings with Merlot - Syrah
The Merlot - Syrah of Winery Quinta do Pinto matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, pasta or veal such as recipes of fondue vigneronne au vin rouge, lasagna bolognese or roast veal orloff.
Discover the grape variety: Merlot
Round and fleshy reds with a velvety texture, showing aromas of ripe plum, black cherry, cocoa and truffle notes with age. Supple tannins, generous alcohol, indulgent finish. Pillar of Libournais (Pomerol with Pétrus, Saint-Émilion with Cheval Blanc and Ausone) and signature of Super Tuscans, Italian Wales and Washington State. A cross of Cabernet Franc × Magdeleine Noire, France's most planted red variety.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Merlot - Syrah from Winery Quinta do Pinto are 2015, 2016, 2011, 2010 and 0.
Informations about the Winery Quinta do Pinto
The Winery Quinta do Pinto is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 30 wines for sale in the of Alenquer to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Alenquer
DOC in the Lisboa region (most continental sub-region, 50 km from the Atlantic), sheltered by the Serra de Montejunto, temperate climate with dry summers. Touriga Nacional, Aragonez and Castelão signature reds: rich and spiced with black cherry, blackberry, plum, pepper, garrigue and balsamic hints, ripe tannins — one of Lisboa's finest red terroirs. Cabernet, Syrah and Merlot complement. Lively Arinto, aromatic Fernão Pires and Vital in whites.
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: Draft liquor
Liqueur composed of sugar dissolved in wine, used for the dosage of sparkling wines made by the traditional method. It is also known as "liqueur d'expédition" or "liqueur de dosage".
