Winery Valle de PassosPassitos
Red wine
This wine is a blend of 2 varietals which are the Touriga franca and the Touriga nacional.
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.
Taste structure of the Passitos from the Winery Valle de Passos
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Passitos of Winery Valle de Passos in the region of Transmontano is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
Food and wine pairings with Passitos
Pairings that work perfectly with Passitos
Original food and wine pairings with Passitos
The Passitos of Winery Valle de Passos matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, pasta or veal such as recipes of navarin of lamb, pasta with peas and bacon or duck breast with red fruits.
Details and technical informations about Winery Valle de Passos's Passitos.
Discover the grape variety: Touriga franca
Most certainly Portuguese. It is said to be the result of a cross between the mourisco de semente and the touriga nacional, which should not be confused with it. It can be found in Australia, South Africa, the United States (California), etc. and is virtually unknown in France.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Passitos from Winery Valle de Passos are 0, 2016
Informations about the Winery Valle de Passos
The Winery Valle de Passos is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 7 wines for sale in the of Trás-os-Montes to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Trás-os-Montes
The wine region of Trás-os-Montes is located in the region of Transmontano of Portugal. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Costa Boal Family Estates or the Domaine Valle Pradinhos produce mainly wines red, white and pink. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Trás-os-Montes are Touriga nacional, Touriga franca and Tinta Barroca, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Trás-os-Montes often reveals types of flavors of red fruit, spices or vegetal and sometimes also flavors of dried fruit, tropical fruit or boysenberries.
The wine region of Transmontano
The wine region of Transmontano of Portugal. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Romano Cunha or the Domaine Casa do Joa produce mainly wines red, white and pink. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Transmontano are Touriga nacional, Touriga franca and Tinta Barroca, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Transmontano often reveals types of flavors of citrus, red fruit or black fruit and sometimes also flavors of nutmeg, chocolate or pepper.
The word of the wine: Flint (smell of)
Mineral odour reminiscent of flint and flint heated during sharpening.
