Winery Dulcinea Santos FerreiraSidónio de Sousa Merlot
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).
The Sidónio de Sousa Merlot of the Winery Dulcinea Santos Ferreira is in the top 60 of wines of Bairrada.
Taste structure of the Sidónio de Sousa Merlot from the Winery Dulcinea Santos Ferreira
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Sidónio de Sousa Merlot of Winery Dulcinea Santos Ferreira in the region of Beiras is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the Sidónio de Sousa Merlot of Winery Dulcinea Santos Ferreira in the region of Beiras often reveals types of flavors of earth, oak or red fruit and sometimes also flavors of black fruit.
Food and wine pairings with Sidónio de Sousa Merlot
Pairings that work perfectly with Sidónio de Sousa Merlot
Original food and wine pairings with Sidónio de Sousa Merlot
The Sidónio de Sousa Merlot of Winery Dulcinea Santos Ferreira matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of wild boar stew in burgundy style, pasta with merguez or rabbit legs with mushrooms.
Discover the grape variety: Merlot
Round and fleshy reds with a velvety texture, showing aromas of ripe plum, black cherry, cocoa and truffle notes with age. Supple tannins, generous alcohol, indulgent finish. Pillar of Libournais (Pomerol with Pétrus, Saint-Émilion with Cheval Blanc and Ausone) and signature of Super Tuscans, Italian Wales and Washington State. A cross of Cabernet Franc × Magdeleine Noire, France's most planted red variety.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Sidónio de Sousa Merlot from Winery Dulcinea Santos Ferreira are 2015, 2013, 2012, 2008 and 0.
Informations about the Winery Dulcinea Santos Ferreira
The Winery Dulcinea Santos Ferreira is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 12 wines for sale in the of Bairrada to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Bairrada
Portuguese DOC of the central-west, kingdom of native Baga (>50%). Dense, structured reds with signature notes of black cherry, plum, eucalyptus, tobacco and earthy notes, firm tannins and lively acidity — wines of very long ageing. Also fruity Castelão and perfumed Touriga Nacional. Floral Maria Gomes (Fernão Pires), lively Arinto, mineral Bical whites.
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: Honest
A simple and pleasant wine, without any great quality and without any defects.
