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
Fonte Seca Reserva is the top red of Fernando Soares' 52-hectare Urra estate, planted from 1999 on granite soils near Portalegre.
Facts
- Producer
- Herdade do Carvalhal · visiting guide
- Grapes
- Trincadeira, Aragonez, Alicante Bouschet
- Oak
- Aged in French oak
- ABV
- 14.0%
- Price
- EUR 12-16 at retail
- Drinking window
- 4-10 from vintage
Frequently asked about Fonte Seca Reserva Tinto
What does Fonte Seca Reserva Tinto taste like?
Fernando Soares' flagship red from granite soils near Portalegre, a Trincadeira, Aragonez and Alicante Bouschet blend.
When should I drink Fonte Seca Reserva 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 Fonte Seca Reserva 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 Fonte Seca Reserva Tinto?
Fonte Seca Reserva Tinto is a blend of Trincadeira, Aragonez, and Alicante Bouschet.
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