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 6 to 8 years from vintage.
vintage6 yrs8 yrs10 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
Palate: red fruit jam, wood spice, velvety texture, soft tannins
Flavours of red-fruit jam, complexed by wood; velvety, with excellent structure and soft tannins. Best served at 16-18°C.
What it pairs with
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Alentejo black pork secretos
Structure and soft tannin cut through the pork's fat. -
Slow-roasted lamb
A classic Alentejo pairing for a structured red. -
Aged Serpa cheese
Soft tannin still needs the richness of a mature cheese.
History
Conde d'Ervideira Reserva has represented the Leal da Costa family's flagship red since Ervideira began winemaking in 1880, and has won medals at China Wine Awards (2013, 2015, 2016) and Mundus Vini (2017).
Facts
- Producer
- Ervideira · visiting guide
- Grapes
- Alicante Bouschet, Aragonez, Cabernet Sauvignon, Touriga Nacional
- Classification
- DOC Alentejo
- Oak
- Aged for 10 months in new French oak barrels
- ABV
- 14.0%
- Price
- EUR 15-19 at retail
- Drinking window
- 6-8 from vintage
Frequently asked about Conde d'Ervideira Reserva Tinto
What does Conde d'Ervideira Reserva Tinto taste like?
Flavours of red-fruit jam, complexed by wood; velvety, with excellent structure and soft tannins. Best served at 16-18°C. On the palate: red fruit jam, wood spice, velvety texture.
When should I drink Conde d'Ervideira Reserva Tinto?
Drink within 6-8 from vintage. Younger bottles benefit from 30-60 minutes of decanting; older ones should be poured carefully off any sediment.
What food pairs with Conde d'Ervideira Reserva Tinto?
Alentejo black pork secretos and Slow-roasted lamb are the strongest matches. Structure and soft tannin cut through the pork's fat.
What grapes are in Conde d'Ervideira Reserva Tinto?
Conde d'Ervideira Reserva Tinto is a blend of Alicante Bouschet, Aragonez, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Touriga Nacional.
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