Winery Quinta Vale do RuivoVinhas Velhas Reserva Tinto
Red wine
In the mouth this red wine is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
This wine generally goes well with poultry, beef or game (deer, venison).
Taste structure of the Vinhas Velhas Reserva Tinto from the Winery Quinta Vale do Ruivo
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Vinhas Velhas Reserva Tinto of Winery Quinta Vale do Ruivo in the region of Beiras is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
Food and wine pairings with Vinhas Velhas Reserva Tinto
Pairings that work perfectly with Vinhas Velhas Reserva Tinto
Original food and wine pairings with Vinhas Velhas Reserva Tinto
The Vinhas Velhas Reserva Tinto of Winery Quinta Vale do Ruivo matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of beef with dark beer, doner kebab or aiguillettes of duck with auvergne blue cheese.
Details and technical informations about Winery Quinta Vale do Ruivo's Vinhas Velhas Reserva Tinto.
Discover the grape variety: Baga
Structured and tannic reds with a deep colour and high acidity, on aromas of black cherry, blackberry, plum, spices, leather, tobacco and mineral notes. Tannic and late-ripening, it requires long ageing to round out, then offers fine keeping potential. The absolute star of Bairrada DOC in central Portugal (clay-limestone baga soils), also made as traditional method sparkling wines and taut rosés. Native Portuguese variety, long underrated and now rehabilitated.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Vinhas Velhas Reserva Tinto from Winery Quinta Vale do Ruivo are 2017, 2016, 0, 2014 and 2013.
Informations about the Winery Quinta Vale do Ruivo
The Winery Quinta Vale do Ruivo is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 5 wines for sale in the of Beira Interior to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Beira Interior
Highest DOC of Portugal in the central-east (300-750 m), harsh continental climate. Concentrated flagship reds with signature notes of black cherry, blackberry, plum, Mediterranean herbs, sweet spices and mineral touch, firm tannins and altitude freshness — dense Touriga Nacional (violet, blackberry), supple Tinta Roriz (Tempranillo), fruity Rufete, aromatic Jaen. Round and mineral Síria, Fonte Cal, Malvasia Fina whites. Mountain wines with excellent value for money.
The wine region of Beiras
Vast region of north-central Portugal, a fragmented mosaic of distinct sub-regions. In the west, Bairrada makes dense Baga reds with notes of black cherry, blackberry and leather, firm tannins — the base of the great Portuguese sparkling wines. In the centre, Dao produces fine Touriga Nacional reds (violet, raspberry, spice) and elegant Encruzado whites (flowers, citrus, butter). To the continental east, fleshy Touriga of Beira Interior and aromatic Fernao Pires.
The word of the wine: Yellow wine
White wines from the Jura region aged in oak barrels without topping up for at least 6 years. A veil of yeast forms on the surface of the wine, which undergoes slow oxidation, giving it a particular taste reminiscent of nuts.
