Alentejo Wine and Cork from Évora
This tour is about two very important products for the Alentejo region: wine and cork. Come and discover the process from cork harvesting to the final bottle of wine. ...
Structure
Drinking window
Best 2 to 6 years from vintage.
vintage2 yrs6 yrs8 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
What it pairs with
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Grilled sardines with roasted peppers
A juicy, versatile red for simple grilled fare. -
Pizza
Soft tannins and bright fruit are pizza-friendly. -
Alentejo tomato and bread salad
An easy match for a rustic vegetable dish.
History
Chaminé (named for the estate's chimneys) is Cortes de Cima's widely distributed entry-level red, sourced from estate and partner vineyards.
Facts
- Producer
- Cortes de Cima · visiting guide
- Grapes
- Aragonez, Syrah, Trincadeira
- Classification
- Vinho Regional Alentejano
- Oak
- Mostly stainless steel with brief oak contact
- ABV
- 13.5%
- Price
- EUR 9-13 at retail
- Drinking window
- 2-6 from vintage
- First vintage
- 1995
- Biodynamic
- Biodynamic Practicing
- Organic
- ORGANIC CERTIFIED
Frequently asked about Chaminé Tinto
What does Chaminé Tinto taste like?
Described by the estate as a timeless classic, a blend of freshness and elegance for a new Alentejo; Cortes de Cima's everyday red.
When should I drink Chaminé Tinto?
Drink within 2-6 from vintage. Younger bottles benefit from 30-60 minutes of decanting; older ones should be poured carefully off any sediment.
What food pairs with Chaminé Tinto?
Grilled sardines with roasted peppers and Pizza are the strongest matches. A juicy, versatile red for simple grilled fare.
What grapes are in Chaminé Tinto?
Chaminé Tinto is a blend of Aragonez, Syrah, and Trincadeira.
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