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 5 to 12 years from vintage.
vintage5 yrs12 yrs14 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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Chorizo and black pudding
A robust red for smoky charcuterie. -
Bean and pork stew
Full body matches a rustic stew. -
Manchego-style hard cheese
Firm tannin needs a firm cheese.
History
Olho de Mocho is named for the little owl that nests around the Rocim estate, and sits as the estate's mid-tier red between the everyday Vindima range and the flagship Grande Rocim.
Facts
- Producer
- Herdade do Rocim · visiting guide
- Grapes
- Aragonez, Trincadeira, Alicante Bouschet
- Classification
- DOC Alentejo (Vidigueira sub-region)
- Oak
- Aged in French oak
- ABV
- 14.0%
- Price
- EUR 20-28 at retail
- Drinking window
- 5-12 from vintage
- First vintage
- 2003
Frequently asked about Olho de Mocho Tinto
What does Olho de Mocho Tinto taste like?
Named for the little owl (olho de mocho) found on the estate, this mid-tier red blends Aragonez, Trincadeira and Alicante Bouschet for a structured, food-friendly style.
When should I drink Olho de Mocho Tinto?
Drink within 5-12 from vintage. Younger bottles benefit from 30-60 minutes of decanting; older ones should be poured carefully off any sediment.
What food pairs with Olho de Mocho Tinto?
Chorizo and black pudding and Bean and pork stew are the strongest matches. A robust red for smoky charcuterie.
What grapes are in Olho de Mocho Tinto?
Olho de Mocho Tinto is a blend of Aragonez, Trincadeira, and Alicante Bouschet.
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