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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Grilled pork loin
Medium body suits simple grilled pork. -
Chorizo and bean stew
A food-friendly match for a rustic dish. -
Hard cheese
Balanced fruit and tannin complement firm cheese.
History
Monte da Peceguina's first harvest was 2003, making it the estate's second label alongside the flagship Marias da Malhadinha.
Facts
- Producer
- Herdade da Malhadinha Nova · visiting guide
- Grapes
- Aragonez, Syrah, Touriga Nacional
- Oak
- Brief oak ageing
- ABV
- 13.5%
- Price
- EUR 12-16 at retail
- Drinking window
- 2-6 from vintage
- First vintage
- 2003
Frequently asked about Monte da Peceguina Tinto
What does Monte da Peceguina Tinto taste like?
The estate's second red label, an approachable Aragonez, Syrah and Touriga Nacional blend for earlier drinking than the flagship Marias.
When should I drink Monte da Peceguina Tinto?
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 Monte da Peceguina Tinto?
Grilled pork loin and Chorizo and bean stew are the strongest matches. Medium body suits simple grilled pork.
What grapes are in Monte da Peceguina Tinto?
Monte da Peceguina Tinto is a blend of Aragonez, Syrah, and Touriga Nacional.
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