Winery Vale de EsguevaVinhas Velhas Reserva Tinto
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).
The Vinhas Velhas Reserva Tinto of the Winery Vale de Esgueva is in the top 80 of wines of Beira Interior.
Taste structure of the Vinhas Velhas Reserva Tinto from the Winery Vale de Esgueva
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Vinhas Velhas Reserva Tinto of Winery Vale de Esgueva in the region of Beiras is a powerful with a lot of tannins present in the mouth.
Food and wine pairings with Vinhas Velhas Reserva Tinto
Pairings that work perfectly with Vinhas Velhas Reserva Tinto
Original food and wine pairings with Vinhas Velhas Reserva Tinto
The Vinhas Velhas Reserva Tinto of Winery Vale de Esgueva matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of stuffed beef rolls, lamb tagine with dried fruits and herbs or duck breast with red fruits.
Details and technical informations about Winery Vale de Esgueva's Vinhas Velhas Reserva Tinto.
Discover the grape variety: Gravesina
We do not know exactly where this grape variety comes from. It can be found in Austria, Romania, northern Italy, Croatia, Serbia, Hungary, Bulgaria, the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Russia, etc. It is practically unknown in France. In Spain, Borba is said to be identical to the Italian Riesling.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Vinhas Velhas Reserva Tinto from Winery Vale de Esgueva are 2017, 2010
Informations about the Winery Vale de Esgueva
The Winery Vale de Esgueva is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 6 wines for sale in the of Beira Interior to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Beira Interior
The wine region of Beira Interior is located in the region of Beiras of Portugal. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Beyra or the Domaine Beyra produce mainly wines red, white and pink. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Beira Interior are Touriga nacional, Touriga franca and Fernao Pires, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Beira Interior often reveals types of flavors of cherry, stone or pineapple and sometimes also flavors of grapefruit, citrus or apples.
The wine region of Beiras
Beiras (Beira) is a traditional administrative region in the northern half of Portugal. It is also the name of the IGP, or Indicacoes Geograficas Protegidas, wine classification (formerly known as Vinho Regional) which covers the region as a whole. A wide range of wines are made in Beiras – red wines from the region are typically Rich, deeply colored wines made from Baga, Castelão, Rufete (Tinto Pinheira), Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah and Touriga Nacional, and are sometimes fortified to emulate their more famous Oporto cousins. Whites are most often based on Fernão Pires and Bical, the latter being a small-berried variety with the affectionate nickname Borrado das Moscaos ('fly droppings').
The word of the wine: Reduction
A physiological and chemical phenomenon that occurs in wine in the absence of oxygen. The smell of reduction is characterized by animal and sometimes fetid notes that disappear in principle with aeration. It is recommended to decant reduced wines.
