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Winery | Quinta dos Carvalhais |
|---|---|
Grapes | Alfrocheiro Preto |
Region | Dão |
Wine style | Portuguese Dão Red |
Alcohol content | 13% |
Allergens | Contains sulfites |
Wine description | Quinta dos Carvalhais Alfrocheiro is a fine, elegant wine. It is ruby-red in colour with delicate fresh fruit aromas (strawberry and raspberry) and floral notes. Notes of pine, undergrowth and mushroom also contribute to its complexity. It is smooth and elegant, with well-balanced acidity, and the aromatic complexity of this exceptional Dão variety is again much in evidence on the palate. The finish is long and elegant. |
Dão red wines come from a wide variety of grapes. They include Touriga Nacional, Alfrocheiro, Tinta Roriz, Jaen, Baga, Bastardo and Tinta Pinheira. The wines can range from thin to full-bodied due to multiple altitudes that these wines are grown in.
The wines normally are packed with plum and cherry flavors which are supported by firm tannins. They pair well with a wide range of food making them ...
