Winery Ribadouro Lhéngua Mirandesa Tinto
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 poultry, beef or game (deer, venison).
Taste structure of the Lhéngua Mirandesa Tinto from the Winery Ribadouro
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Smooth
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Tannic
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Soft
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Acidic
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In the mouth the Lhéngua Mirandesa Tinto of Winery Ribadouro in the region of Transmontano is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
Food and wine pairings with Lhéngua Mirandesa Tinto
Pairings that work perfectly with Lhéngua Mirandesa Tinto
Original food and wine pairings with Lhéngua Mirandesa Tinto
The Lhéngua Mirandesa Tinto of Winery Ribadouro matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of beef marengo "my mom" style, mouse of lamb with honey and thyme or duck fillets with honey.
Details and technical informations about Winery Ribadouro's Lhéngua Mirandesa Tinto.
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 Lhéngua Mirandesa Tinto from Winery Ribadouro are 2017, 2013, 2011
Informations about the Winery Ribadouro
The Winery Ribadouro is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 10 wines for sale in the of Transmontano to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Transmontano
The wine region of Transmontano of Portugal. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Romano Cunha or the Domaine Casa do Joa produce mainly wines red, white and pink. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Transmontano are Touriga nacional, Touriga franca and Tinta Barroca, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Transmontano often reveals types of flavors of citrus, red fruit or black fruit and sometimes also flavors of nutmeg, chocolate or pepper.
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The word of the wine: Fleshed out
A full-bodied, tasty and fleshy wine, with velvety and smooth tannins.
