Winery Quinta do ZambujeiroTerra do Zambujeiro
Red wine
This wine is a blend of 4 varietals which are the Cabernet-Sauvignon, the Petit Verdot, the Touriga franca and the Touriga nacional.
In the mouth this red wine is a powerful with a lot of tannins present in the mouth.
This wine generally goes well with poultry, beef or veal.
The Terra do Zambujeiro of the Winery Quinta do Zambujeiro is in the top 5 of wines of Borba.
Taste structure of the Terra do Zambujeiro from the Winery Quinta do Zambujeiro
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Terra do Zambujeiro of Winery Quinta do Zambujeiro in the region of Alentejano is a powerful with a lot of tannins present in the mouth.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the Terra do Zambujeiro of Winery Quinta do Zambujeiro in the region of Alentejano often reveals types of flavors of non oak, earth or microbio and sometimes also flavors of vegetal, oak or spices.
Food and wine pairings with Terra do Zambujeiro
Pairings that work perfectly with Terra do Zambujeiro
Original food and wine pairings with Terra do Zambujeiro
The Terra do Zambujeiro of Winery Quinta do Zambujeiro matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or veal such as recipes of mexican beef tacos, lamb tagine with peppers and artichoke bottoms or sauté of doe stroganoff.
Details and technical informations about Winery Quinta do Zambujeiro's Terra do Zambujeiro.
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 Terra do Zambujeiro from Winery Quinta do Zambujeiro are 2005, 2016, 2011, 2010 and 2009.
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 Borba to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Borba
The wine region of Borba is located in the region of Alentejo of Alentejano of Portugal. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Quinta do Zambujeiro or the Domaine Herdade da Farizoa produce mainly wines red and white. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Borba are Touriga nacional, Cabernet-Sauvignon and Petit Verdot, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Borba often reveals types of flavors of non oak, earth or oak and sometimes also flavors of spices, red fruit or black fruit.
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: Draft liquor (champagne)
After blending, the wine is bottled with a liqueur de tirage (a mixture of sugar and wine) and a yeast (selected yeasts). The yeast attacks the sugar and creates carbon dioxide. The fermentation, which lasts about two months, is prolonged by an ageing period (15 months minimum in total). The bottle is capped (some rare vintages are capped with a staple and a cork).
