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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Oysters
Zero-dosage sparkling is a classic match for briny shellfish. -
Alentejo charcuterie
High acidity cuts through cured meats. -
Fried fish (peixinhos da horta)
Bubbles and acidity suit fried food.
History
Malhadinha's Brut Natural Rosé applies the traditional Champagne method to Alentejo red grapes, a rare sparkling project for the region.
- 2016: First vintage of the estate's traditional-method sparkling rosé
Facts
- Producer
- Herdade da Malhadinha Nova · visiting guide
- Grapes
- Touriga Nacional, Aragonez
- Oak
- Traditional method, extended lees ageing, zero dosage
- ABV
- 12.5%
- Price
- EUR 28-38 at retail
- Drinking window
- 2-6 from vintage
- First vintage
- 2016
Frequently asked about Malhadinha Brut Natural Rosé
What does Malhadinha Brut Natural Rosé taste like?
A traditional-method sparkling rosé made from red Alentejo grapes without dosage, giving a dry, savoury style unusual for the region.
When should I drink Malhadinha Brut Natural Rosé?
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 Malhadinha Brut Natural Rosé?
Oysters and Alentejo charcuterie are the strongest matches. Zero-dosage sparkling is a classic match for briny shellfish.
What grapes are in Malhadinha Brut Natural Rosé?
Malhadinha Brut Natural Rosé is a blend of Touriga Nacional and Aragonez.
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