Winery Quinta do ZambujeiroMonte do Castanheiro
Red wine
In the mouth this red wine is a powerful.
This wine generally goes well with poultry, beef or veal.
The Monte do Castanheiro of the Winery Quinta do Zambujeiro is in the top 5 of wines of Alentejo.
Taste structure of the Monte do Castanheiro from the Winery Quinta do Zambujeiro
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Monte do Castanheiro of Winery Quinta do Zambujeiro in the region of Alentejano is a powerful.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the Monte do Castanheiro of Winery Quinta do Zambujeiro in the region of Alentejano often reveals types of flavors of non oak, earth or oak and sometimes also flavors of red fruit, black fruit.
Food and wine pairings with Monte do Castanheiro
Pairings that work perfectly with Monte do Castanheiro
Original food and wine pairings with Monte do Castanheiro
The Monte do Castanheiro of Winery Quinta do Zambujeiro matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or veal such as recipes of millet with gruyere cheese, lamb epigram in spicy sauce or chicken and sausage stew with carrots.
Details and technical informations about Winery Quinta do Zambujeiro's Monte do Castanheiro.
Discover the grape variety: Cabernet-Sauvignon
Cabernet-Sauvignon noir is a grape variety that originated in France (Bordeaux). It produces a variety of grape specially used for wine making. It is rare to find this grape to eat on our tables. This variety of grape is characterized by small bunches, and small grapes. Cabernet-Sauvignon noir can be found in many vineyards: South-West, Loire Valley, Languedoc & Roussillon, Cognac, Bordeaux, Armagnac, Rhone Valley, Provence & Corsica, Savoie & Bugey, Beaujolais.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Monte do Castanheiro from Winery Quinta do Zambujeiro are 2008, 2004, 2012, 2007 and 2013.
Informations about the Winery Quinta do Zambujeiro
The Winery Quinta do Zambujeiro is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 11 wines for sale in the of Alentejo to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Alentejo
The wine region of Alentejo is located in the region of Alentejano of Portugal. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Cartuxa or the Domaine Adega Mayor produce mainly wines red, white and sweet. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Alentejo are Touriga nacional, Cabernet-Sauvignon and Touriga franca, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Alentejo often reveals types of flavors of butterscotch, dill or raspberry and sometimes also flavors of cocoa, black currant or iron.
The wine region of Alentejano
Tejo">Alentejo is a well-known, highly respected wine region in eastern Portugal. This hot, Dry area covers approximately a third of the country and is best known for its red wine, the best of which are sold under the and Alentejo DOC (Denominacao de Origem Controlada) title. Wine from Alentejo is typically made from Aragonez (Tempranillo), Castelao, Trincadeira or a Rich, ripe, jammy blend of the three. Antao Vaz is the white variety of choice here, producing a good level of Acidity and tropical fruit flavors.
The word of the wine: Mouth
The mouth is the third stage of wine tasting after the eye and nose. In the mouth, the taster identifies the aromas through the retronasal route, the flavours and the texture. It is in the mouth that the overall balance of the wine is apprehended.
