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. -
Wild boar stew
Structured tannins match game's richness. -
Aged sheep's cheese
A firm cheese for a firm-tannin red.
History
Grande Escolha is the top selection from Herdade dos Cotéis, made from the farm's best-performing rows in strong vintages.
Facts
- Producer
- Herdade dos Coteis · visiting guide
- Grapes
- Aragonez, Alicante Bouschet
- Classification
- Vinho Regional Alentejano
- Oak
- Extended oak ageing
- ABV
- 14.0%
- Price
- EUR 14-18 at retail
- Drinking window
- 4-10 from vintage
- First vintage
- 1990
Frequently asked about Cotéis Grande Escolha Tinto
What does Cotéis Grande Escolha Tinto taste like?
A selected-lot top tier from Herdade dos Cotéis, more concentrated than the standard Reserva, blending Aragonez and Alicante Bouschet.
When should I drink Cotéis Grande Escolha 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 Cotéis Grande Escolha Tinto?
Alentejo black pork secretos and Wild boar stew are the strongest matches. Full body and firm tannin cut through fat.
What grapes are in Cotéis Grande Escolha Tinto?
Cotéis Grande Escolha Tinto is a blend of Aragonez and Alicante Bouschet.
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