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 8 to 18 years from vintage.
vintage8 yrs18 yrs20 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 Alentejo red. -
Aged Serra da Estrela cheese
Firm tannin needs a rich, mature cheese.
History
Marias da Malhadinha is named for the women of the Soares family and has anchored the estate's red portfolio since the first vintages after the 1998 founding.
- 1998: Soares family plants the Albernoa estate
- 2003: First Marias da Malhadinha vintage released
Facts
- Producer
- Herdade da Malhadinha Nova · visiting guide
- Grapes
- Aragonez, Touriga Nacional, Syrah
- Oak
- Aged in new French oak barriques
- ABV
- 14.5%
- Price
- EUR 40-55 at retail
- Drinking window
- 8-18 from vintage
- First vintage
- 2003
Frequently asked about Marias da Malhadinha Tinto
What does Marias da Malhadinha Tinto taste like?
The Soares family's flagship red, named for the women (Marias) of the family, an Aragonez, Touriga Nacional and Syrah blend built for structure and ageing.
When should I drink Marias da Malhadinha Tinto?
Drink within 8-18 from vintage. Younger bottles benefit from 30-60 minutes of decanting; older ones should be poured carefully off any sediment.
What food pairs with Marias da Malhadinha 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 Marias da Malhadinha Tinto?
Marias da Malhadinha Tinto is a blend of Aragonez, Touriga Nacional, and Syrah.
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