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 3 years from vintage.
vintage1 yrs3 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 linguica
An easy red for grilled sausage. -
Bean stew
Soft tannin for a rustic bean dish. -
Hard cheese platter
A simple, food-friendly everyday red.
History
Dom Rafael is Herdade do Mouchão's everyday-tier label, released for early drinking alongside the estate's long-aged flagship wines.
Facts
- Producer
- Herdade do Mouchão · visiting guide
- Grapes
- Trincadeira, Aragonez
- Oak
- Mostly stainless steel with light oak contact
- ABV
- 13.0%
- Price
- EUR 10-14 at retail
- Drinking window
- 1-3 from vintage
- First vintage
- 2000
Frequently asked about Dom Rafael Tinto
What does Dom Rafael Tinto taste like?
Mouchão's entry-level red, a Trincadeira and Aragonez blend made for immediate, everyday drinking.
When should I drink Dom Rafael Tinto?
Drink within 1-3 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 Tinto?
Grilled linguica and Bean stew are the strongest matches. An easy red for grilled sausage.
What grapes are in Dom Rafael Tinto?
Dom Rafael Tinto is a blend of Trincadeira and Aragonez.
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