Winery Vinha do MonteAlentejano Tinto
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 freshness.
This wine generally goes well with poultry, beef or veal.
Taste structure of the Alentejano Tinto from the Winery Vinha do Monte
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Alentejano Tinto of Winery Vinha do Monte in the region of Alentejano is a powerful with a nice freshness.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the Alentejano Tinto of Winery Vinha do Monte in the region of Alentejano often reveals types of flavors of cherry, oaky or smoke and sometimes also flavors of earthy, blackberry or red fruit.
Food and wine pairings with Alentejano Tinto
Pairings that work perfectly with Alentejano Tinto
Original food and wine pairings with Alentejano Tinto
The Alentejano Tinto of Winery Vinha do Monte matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or veal such as recipes of beef with mustard, royal couscous (lamb, chicken, merguez) or pork cheeks with cider and honey.
Details and technical informations about Winery Vinha do Monte's Alentejano Tinto.
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 Alentejano Tinto from Winery Vinha do Monte are 2000, 2005, 2018, 2016 and 2015.
Informations about the Winery Vinha do Monte
The Winery Vinha do Monte is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 3 wines for sale in the of Alentejo to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Alentejo
Sun and generosity of southern Portugal, accessible, sun-soaked wines. Fleshy, round reds with signature notes of ripe black fruit (blackberry, plum), sweet spices, cocoa and balsamic notes, velvety tannins. Blends of Aragonez (Tempranillo), fleshy Trincadeira, colourful Alicante Bouschet and fragrant Touriga Nacional. Tropical Antão Vaz whites (peach, mango), lively Arinto.
The wine region of Alentejano
Star of southern Portugal's great reds, sunny and opulent wines. Typical blends: round fruity Aragonez (Tempranillo), spicy Trincadeira, Touriga Nacional (black fruits, violet), deep teinturier Alicante Bouschet, juicy Castelão. Fleshy reds with notes of plum, black cherry, cocoa and sweet spices, melted tannins. Ample fresh Antão Vaz and Arinto whites.
The word of the wine: Residual sugars
Sugars not transformed into alcohol and naturally present in the wine. The perception of residual sugars is conditioned by the acidity of the wine. The more acidic the wine is, the less sweet it will seem, given the same amount of sugar.
