Winery Van ZellersCurriculum Vitae Douro (CV)
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 beef, game (deer, venison) or lamb.
The Curriculum Vitae Douro (CV) of the Winery Van Zellers is in the top 80 of wines of Portugal and in the top 30 of wines of Douro.
Taste structure of the Curriculum Vitae Douro (CV) from the Winery Van Zellers
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Curriculum Vitae Douro (CV) of Winery Van Zellers in the region of Duriense is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the Curriculum Vitae Douro (CV) of Winery Van Zellers in the region of Duriense often reveals types of flavors of cherry, oaky or smoke and sometimes also flavors of earthy, blackberry or blueberry.
Food and wine pairings with Curriculum Vitae Douro (CV)
Pairings that work perfectly with Curriculum Vitae Douro (CV)
Original food and wine pairings with Curriculum Vitae Douro (CV)
The Curriculum Vitae Douro (CV) of Winery Van Zellers matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, pasta or lamb such as recipes of german recipe for marinated meat: sauerbraten, pasta with tuna and laughing cow or chiche kebab in armenian.
Details and technical informations about Winery Van Zellers's Curriculum Vitae Douro (CV).
Discover the grape variety: Touriga franca
Aromatic and refined reds with an elegant structure, featuring raspberry, blackberry, rose, lavender, cistus and gentle spice aromas. Soft tannins and silky balance that smooths blends. Essential partner to Touriga Nacional in great Port wines (Vintage, LBV, Tawny) and modern dry Douro DOC. Native Portuguese variety, the most planted in the Douro, related to Touriga Nacional.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Curriculum Vitae Douro (CV) from Winery Van Zellers are 2006, 2016, 2015, 2013 and 2011.
Informations about the Winery Van Zellers
The Winery Van Zellers is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 41 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: Wine vinegar
Product of acetic fermentation of wine.
