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 1 to 2 years from vintage.
vintage1 yrs2 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 sardines
A crisp, simple white for grilled fish. -
Green salad with local cheese
Light body suits a fresh salad course. -
Seafood rice
Bright acidity complements a brothy seafood dish.
History
Dom Rafael's white is Herdade do Mouchão's everyday-tier white bottling, unoaked and made for early consumption.
Facts
- Producer
- Herdade do Mouchão · visiting guide
- Grapes
- Roupeiro, Arinto
- Oak
- Stainless steel, no oak
- ABV
- 12.5%
- Price
- EUR 10-14 at retail
- Drinking window
- 1-2 from vintage
- First vintage
- 2000
Frequently asked about Dom Rafael Branco
What does Dom Rafael Branco taste like?
A light, crisp Roupeiro and Arinto blend made for everyday drinking, without oak contact.
When should I drink Dom Rafael Branco?
Drink within 1-2 from vintage. Younger bottles benefit from 30-60 minutes of decanting; older ones should be poured carefully off any sediment.
What food pairs with Dom Rafael Branco?
Grilled sardines and Green salad with local cheese are the strongest matches. A crisp, simple white for grilled fish.
What grapes are in Dom Rafael Branco?
Dom Rafael Branco is a blend of Roupeiro and Arinto.
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