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 4 to 10 years from vintage.
vintage4 yrs10 yrs12 yrs
Critic scores
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In the glass
What it pairs with
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Grilled tuna
A red with enough acidity and restraint to pair with meaty fish. -
Herb-roasted chicken
Bright acid and medium body suit poultry. -
Grilled octopus with chorizo
A coastal red for a coastal dish.
History
Salino Tinto shares its Atlantic-facing coastal vineyard source with the estate's Salino Branco, giving it more freshness than Cortes de Cima's warmer inland reds.
Facts
- Producer
- Cortes de Cima · visiting guide
- Grapes
- Syrah, Aragonez
- Classification
- Vinho Regional Alentejano
- Oak
- Aged in French oak
- ABV
- 13.5%
- Price
- EUR 18-24 at retail
- Drinking window
- 4-10 from vintage
- First vintage
- 2013
- Biodynamic
- Biodynamic Practicing
- Organic
- ORGANIC CERTIFIED
Frequently asked about Salino Tinto
What does Salino Tinto taste like?
The red Salino carries the same coastal, saline freshness as its white counterpart, with higher acidity than Cortes de Cima's inland reds.
When should I drink Salino 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 Salino Tinto?
Grilled tuna and Herb-roasted chicken are the strongest matches. A red with enough acidity and restraint to pair with meaty fish.
What grapes are in Salino Tinto?
Salino Tinto is a blend of Syrah and Aragonez.
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