Structure

Bodyfull
Tanninfirm
Aciditymedium
Sweetnessdry
Finishlong
Oakbarrel aged

Drinking window

Best 4 to 10 years from vintage.
vintage4 yrs10 yrs12 yrs

Critic scores

No critic score is published for this bottle that we can cite with a reviewer, a vintage and a review year, so none is shown. The rating in the header is our own.

In the glass

Full-bodiedFirm tanninMedium acidityDryLong finish

What it pairs with

  • Alentejo black pork secretos
    Full body and firm tannin cut through fat.
  • Slow-roasted lamb
    A classic pairing for a structured red.
  • Aged cheese
    Firm tannin needs a rich, mature cheese.

History

Herdade São Miguel Reserva has represented the Relvas family's flagship red since their 1997 founding near Évora, now exported to about 30 countries.

Facts

Producer
Casa Relvas, Herdade Sao Miguel · visiting guide
Grapes
Aragonez, Cabernet Sauvignon, Alicante Bouschet
Oak
Aged in French oak barriques
ABV
14.0%
Price
EUR 12-16 at retail
Drinking window
4-10 from vintage

Frequently asked about Herdade São Miguel Reserva Tinto

What does Herdade São Miguel Reserva Tinto taste like?

Casa Relvas' flagship red under the Herdade São Miguel label, an Aragonez, Cabernet Sauvignon and Alicante Bouschet blend from the family's Évora estate.

When should I drink Herdade São Miguel Reserva Tinto?

Drink within 4-10 from vintage. Younger bottles benefit from 30-60 minutes of decanting; older ones should be poured carefully off any sediment.

What food pairs with Herdade São Miguel Reserva Tinto?

Alentejo black pork secretos and Slow-roasted lamb are the strongest matches. Full body and firm tannin cut through fat.

What grapes are in Herdade São Miguel Reserva Tinto?

Herdade São Miguel Reserva Tinto is a blend of Aragonez, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Alicante Bouschet.

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