Winery RoquevaleTerras de Xisto Vinhas Velhas
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 veal.
Taste structure of the Terras de Xisto Vinhas Velhas from the Winery Roquevale
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Terras de Xisto Vinhas Velhas of Winery Roquevale in the region of Alentejano is a powerful with a lot of tannins present in the mouth.
Food and wine pairings with Terras de Xisto Vinhas Velhas
Pairings that work perfectly with Terras de Xisto Vinhas Velhas
Original food and wine pairings with Terras de Xisto Vinhas Velhas
The Terras de Xisto Vinhas Velhas of Winery Roquevale matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or veal such as recipes of boles de picolat (catalan meatballs), lamb crumble with oregano and feta cheese or roast veal with milk and rosemary.
Details and technical informations about Winery Roquevale's Terras de Xisto Vinhas Velhas.
Discover the grape variety: Mérille
Originally from the Tarn-et-Garonne, the merille is a member of the cotoïdes family. It has long occupied the vineyards of Bergerac. It is often planted with négrette N or côt N. Nowadays, it is only grown on a hundred hectares in all. The young leaves of the Merille are heart-shaped. Its bunches are larger than average. The berries are bluish-black in colour and are also large and tightly packed. Merillas are associated with a regular and high production. It is often exposed to attacks by grape worms, leafhoppers and mites. It also fears grey rot but is not very sensitive to powdery mildew and mildew. This variety has 3 approved clones, not yet multiplied, namely 790, 445 and 444. It does not like soils with excessive humidity. It buds early and ripens later. Merille produces a light, not very aromatic, flat and simple wine.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Terras de Xisto Vinhas Velhas from Winery Roquevale are 0, 2016
Informations about the Winery Roquevale
The Winery Roquevale is one of of the world's great estates. It offers 47 wines for sale in the of Alentejano to come and discover on site or to buy online.
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: Overmaturation
When the grapes reach maturity, the skin becomes permeable and progressively loses water, which causes a concentration phenomenon inside the berry. This is called over-ripening or passerillage.
