Winery Quinta do SilvalDorna Velha Colheita Seleccionada
Red wine
This wine is a blend of 3 varietals which are the Tinta Barroca, the Touriga franca and the Touriga nacional.
In the mouth this red wine is a powerful with a lot of tannins present in the mouth.
This wine generally goes well with beef, game (deer, venison) or lamb.
Taste structure of the Dorna Velha Colheita Seleccionada from the Winery Quinta do Silval
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Dorna Velha Colheita Seleccionada of Winery Quinta do Silval in the region of Duriense is a powerful with a lot of tannins present in the mouth.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the Dorna Velha Colheita Seleccionada of Winery Quinta do Silval in the region of Duriense often reveals types of flavors of oak, black fruit.
Food and wine pairings with Dorna Velha Colheita Seleccionada
Pairings that work perfectly with Dorna Velha Colheita Seleccionada
Original food and wine pairings with Dorna Velha Colheita Seleccionada
The Dorna Velha Colheita Seleccionada of Winery Quinta do Silval matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, pasta or lamb such as recipes of beef kidney, pasta gratin carbonara style or leg of lamb with crust.
Details and technical informations about Winery Quinta do Silval's Dorna Velha Colheita Seleccionada.
Discover the grape variety: Tinta Barroca
Intensely coloured, warm reds, sun-drenched with generous alcohol, with aromas of red and black candied fruits, plum, gentle spices and cocoa notes. Ripe tannins and a broad palate. Traditional partner of touriga nacional and touriga franca in the blends of great Port wines (especially Tawny and Ruby) and modern dry Douro DOC. Native Portuguese variety from the Douro and Trás-os-Montes.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Dorna Velha Colheita Seleccionada from Winery Quinta do Silval are 2003, 0, 2000
Informations about the Winery Quinta do Silval
The Winery Quinta do Silval is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 26 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: Trading
Term used to designate the wine trade and related professions. Sometimes used in contrast to viticulture.
