Winery Tapada do ChavesVinhas Velhas Alentejo Tinto
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 veal.
The Vinhas Velhas Alentejo Tinto of the Winery Tapada do Chaves is in the top 60 of wines of Portugal and in the top 5 of wines of Alentejo.
Taste structure of the Vinhas Velhas Alentejo Tinto from the Winery Tapada do Chaves
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Vinhas Velhas Alentejo Tinto of Winery Tapada do Chaves in the region of Alentejano is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the Vinhas Velhas Alentejo Tinto of Winery Tapada do Chaves in the region of Alentejano often reveals types of flavors of cherry, oaky or tobacco and sometimes also flavors of black cherries, plum or raspberry.
Food and wine pairings with Vinhas Velhas Alentejo Tinto
Pairings that work perfectly with Vinhas Velhas Alentejo Tinto
Original food and wine pairings with Vinhas Velhas Alentejo Tinto
The Vinhas Velhas Alentejo Tinto of Winery Tapada do Chaves matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or veal such as recipes of quick and easy monkfish tail, pizza queen with merguez or veal tagine with carrots.
Details and technical informations about Winery Tapada do Chaves's Vinhas Velhas Alentejo Tinto.
Discover the grape variety: Tressailler
According to published genetic analyses, it is the result of a cross between Pinot Blanc and Gouais Blanc, which is registered in the Official Catalogue of Wine Grape Varieties, list A1.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Vinhas Velhas Alentejo Tinto from Winery Tapada do Chaves are 2011, 2010, 2003, 2017 and 2014.
Informations about the Winery Tapada do Chaves
The Winery Tapada do Chaves is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 11 wines for sale in the of Alentejo to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Alentejo
The wine region of Alentejo is located in the region of Alentejano of Portugal. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Cartuxa or the Domaine Adega Mayor produce mainly wines red, white and sweet. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Alentejo are Touriga nacional, Cabernet-Sauvignon and Touriga franca, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Alentejo often reveals types of flavors of butterscotch, dill or raspberry and sometimes also flavors of cocoa, black currant or iron.
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.
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