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 6 to 15 years from vintage.
vintage6 yrs15 yrs17 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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Wild boar stew
Concentrated fruit stands up to game. -
Aged Alentejo cheese
A structured red for a firm, mature cheese. -
Grilled Alentejo black pork
Firm tannin cuts through the pork's fat.
History
Heritage sits at the top of Monte da Ravasqueira's range, referencing the Jose de Mello family's long stewardship of the Arraiolos estate.
Facts
- Producer
- Monte da Ravasqueira · visiting guide
- Grapes
- Touriga Nacional, Cabernet Sauvignon, Aragonez
- Classification
- Vinho Regional Alentejano
- Oak
- Extended ageing in new French oak
- ABV
- 14.5%
- Price
- EUR 25-32 at retail
- Drinking window
- 6-15 from vintage
- First vintage
- 1998
Frequently asked about Ravasqueira Heritage Tinto
What does Ravasqueira Heritage Tinto taste like?
Ravasqueira's top-tier Heritage bottling, a Touriga Nacional, Cabernet Sauvignon and Aragonez blend built for extended ageing.
When should I drink Ravasqueira Heritage Tinto?
Drink within 6-15 from vintage. Younger bottles benefit from 30-60 minutes of decanting; older ones should be poured carefully off any sediment.
What food pairs with Ravasqueira Heritage Tinto?
Wild boar stew and Aged Alentejo cheese are the strongest matches. Concentrated fruit stands up to game.
What grapes are in Ravasqueira Heritage Tinto?
Ravasqueira Heritage Tinto is a blend of Touriga Nacional, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Aragonez.
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