Winery Quinta do ValladoSuperior (Organic Vineyards)
Red wine
This wine is a blend of 2 varietals which are 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 Superior (Organic Vineyards) from the Winery Quinta do Vallado
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Superior (Organic Vineyards) of Winery Quinta do Vallado 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 Superior (Organic Vineyards) of Winery Quinta do Vallado in the region of Duriense often reveals types of flavors of cherry, oaky or smoke and sometimes also flavors of blackberry, blueberry or vanilla.
Food and wine pairings with Superior (Organic Vineyards)
Pairings that work perfectly with Superior (Organic Vineyards)
Original food and wine pairings with Superior (Organic Vineyards)
The Superior (Organic Vineyards) of Winery Quinta do Vallado matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, pasta or lamb such as recipes of american fillet (belgian-style beef tartar), zucchini and goat cheese lasagna or thiebou yappe from senegal (rice with lamb).
Details and technical informations about Winery Quinta do Vallado's Superior (Organic Vineyards).
Discover the grape variety: Touriga franca
Most certainly Portuguese. It is said to be the result of a cross between the mourisco de semente and the touriga nacional, which should not be confused with it. It can be found in Australia, South Africa, the United States (California), etc. and is virtually unknown in France.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Superior (Organic Vineyards) from Winery Quinta do Vallado are 2015, 2014, 2017, 2016
Informations about the Winery Quinta do Vallado
The Winery Quinta do Vallado is one of of the world's great estates. It offers 40 wines for sale in the of Douro Superior to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Douro Superior
The wine region of Douro Superior is located in the region of Douro of Duriense of Portugal. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine H. Abrantes or the Domaine Maçanita produce mainly wines red, white and pink. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Douro Superior are Touriga nacional, Touriga franca and Tinta Barroca, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety.
The wine region of Duriense
Duriense is a Portuguese wine region covering the same area as the Douro DOC and the Port wine region. In difference from Douro DOC, Duriense VR is a designation at the lower Vinho Regional (VR) level, which corresponds to table wines with a geographical indication under European Union wine regulations, similar to a French vin de pays region. Thus, it is the simpler or less typical wines of the Douro region that are sold using a Duriense VR label. Before the creation of a separate Duriense VR, the Douro vineyards were Part of the former Transmontano/tras-os-montes">Trás-os-Montes VR, which is now called Transmontano VR and no longer includes the Douro vineyards.
The word of the wine: Acidic (flavor)
Acidity is present in all wines, and is essential in white wines. It is due to the presence of different organic acids in the wine, and is expressed in the mouth by a sensation of freshness combined with other elements, such as minerality or a note of bitterness. Moderately present, it brings relief and vivacity to the wine.
