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 3 to 8 years from vintage.
vintage3 yrs8 yrs10 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 pork loin
Medium body suits simple grilled pork. -
Chorizo and bean stew
A food-friendly match for a rustic dish. -
Hard cheese
Balanced tannin and fruit complement firm cheese.
History
Sonhador sits in the middle of Howard's Folly's portfolio, made at the estate's Estremoz visitor centre.
Facts
- Producer
- Howard's Folly · visiting guide
- Grapes
- Touriga Nacional, Syrah
- Oak
- Aged in French oak
- ABV
- 14.0%
- Price
- EUR 14-18 at retail
- Drinking window
- 3-8 from vintage
Frequently asked about Sonhador Tinto
What does Sonhador Tinto taste like?
Meaning 'dreamer' in Portuguese, this Touriga Nacional and Syrah blend is a mid-tier red in the Howard's Folly range.
When should I drink Sonhador Tinto?
Drink within 3-8 from vintage. Younger bottles benefit from 30-60 minutes of decanting; older ones should be poured carefully off any sediment.
What food pairs with Sonhador Tinto?
Grilled pork loin and Chorizo and bean stew are the strongest matches. Medium body suits simple grilled pork.
What grapes are in Sonhador Tinto?
Sonhador Tinto is a blend of Touriga Nacional and Syrah.
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