Winery Castelo RodrigoAlfrocheiro
Red wine
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 game (deer, venison).
Taste structure of the Alfrocheiro from the Winery Castelo Rodrigo
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Alfrocheiro of Winery Castelo Rodrigo in the region of Duriense is a powerful with a lot of tannins present in the mouth.
Food and wine pairings with Alfrocheiro
Pairings that work perfectly with Alfrocheiro
Original food and wine pairings with Alfrocheiro
The Alfrocheiro of Winery Castelo Rodrigo matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of veal shank with mushrooms, lamb tagine with vegetables and preserved lemons or wild boar stew (without marinade or wine).
Details and technical informations about Winery Castelo Rodrigo's Alfrocheiro.
Discover the grape variety: Malbo Gentile
Supple, fruity reds with a moderate ruby robe, silky tannins and an airy palate, with signature aromas of red fruits (cherry, strawberry), soft spices and Emilian floral notes. Also made as a taut, refreshing frizzante. Grown mainly in the Modena and Reggio Emilia region, it is the signature of distinctive artisanal Emilian cuvées. Native Italian black grape from Emilia-Romagna.
Informations about the Winery Castelo Rodrigo
The Winery Castelo Rodrigo is one of of the world's great estates. It offers 36 wines for sale in the of Douro to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Douro
Cradle of Port: opulent fortified wine with notes of candied black fruit, cocoa, fig, walnut and spice, from young fruity Ruby to oxidative amber Tawny, plus age-worthy LBV and Vintage of exceptional cellaring. Also great dry Douro DOC reds, structured and deep (violet, black-fruited Touriga Nacional, elegant Touriga Franca, spicy Tinta Roriz). A few fresh Douro whites. Terraced vineyards (~40,000 ha) UNESCO on schist.
The wine region of Duriense
Portuguese IGP covering the Douro and Porto area (northeast), schist soils on vertiginous terraced slopes, dry continental climate, flexible status outside DOC. Touriga Nacional signature as red king (300+ authorised varieties): intense and floral with blackberry, black cherry, violet, garrigue, liquorice and mineral schist hint, firm tannins — noble Douro emblem. Supple Touriga Franca and spicy Tinta Roriz as complement. Fresh mineral whites and creative modern sparkling.
The word of the wine: Expressive
Said of a wine that is full-bodied and offers well-defined aromas.
