Casa Relvas, Évora - Visit to the Winery with Tasting of Portuguese Grape Varieties and Tapas
Visit to the Casa Relvas wine production cellar, with tasting of 5 single-varietal wines, tapas, and olive oils.
Profile
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 above is our own.
In the glass
What it pairs with
- Alentejo black pork secretos Full body and firm tannin cut through the pork's fat.
- Slow-roasted lamb A classic Alentejo pairing for a structured red.
- Aged sheep's cheese Firm tannin needs the richness of a mature cheese.
With cheese
History
Grande Rocim is the flagship red of Herdade do Rocim's portfolio, released only from the estate's best parcels between Vidigueira and Cuba.
Facts
- Producer
- Herdade do Rocim · visiting guide
- Grapes
- Alicante Bouschet, Aragonez, Touriga Nacional
- Classification
- DOC Alentejo
- Oak
- Aged in new French oak barriques
- ABV
- 14.5%
- Price
- EUR 30-45 at retail
- Drinking window
- 8-18 from vintage
Frequently asked about Grande Rocim Tinto
What does Grande Rocim Tinto taste like?
Rocim's top-tier red, an Alicante Bouschet, Aragonez and Touriga Nacional blend from the Cuba-Vidigueira estate, built for structure and ageing.
When should I drink Grande Rocim 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 Grande Rocim Tinto?
Alentejo black pork secretos and Slow-roasted lamb are the strongest matches. Full body and firm tannin cut through the pork's fat.
What grapes are in Grande Rocim Tinto?
Grande Rocim Tinto is a blend of Alicante Bouschet, Aragonez, and Touriga Nacional.
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