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
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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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
Dona Maria Tinto anchors Julio Bastos' ten-label range at Quinta do Carmo near Estremoz, built around Touriga Nacional and Petit Verdot.
Facts
- Producer
- Dona Maria, Julio Bastos · visiting guide
- Grapes
- Touriga Nacional, Petit Verdot
- Oak
- Aged in French oak
- ABV
- 14.0%
- Price
- EUR 14-18 at retail
- Drinking window
- 4-10 from vintage
- First vintage
- 1998
Frequently asked about Dona Maria Tinto
What does Dona Maria Tinto taste like?
Julio Bastos' flagship red from Quinta do Carmo, a Touriga Nacional and Petit Verdot blend showing the estate's structured, international-leaning style.
When should I drink Dona Maria 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 Dona Maria 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 Dona Maria Tinto?
Dona Maria Tinto is a blend of Touriga Nacional and Petit Verdot.
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