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
Grande Escolha is Quinta da Plansel's top Touriga-family blend, made in limited quantities of around 3,000 bottles.
Facts
- Producer
- Quinta da Plansel · visiting guide
- Grapes
- Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca, Tinta Barroca
- Oak
- 24 months in French oak barrels
- ABV
- 16.0%
- Price
- EUR 60-70 at retail
- Drinking window
- 6-15 from vintage
- First vintage
- 1990
Frequently asked about Plansel Grande Escolha
What does Plansel Grande Escolha taste like?
The estate's top red, blending Touriga Nacional with Touriga Franca and Tinta Barroca and holding it two years in French oak; a limited release of around 3,000 bottles.
When should I drink Plansel Grande Escolha?
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 Plansel Grande Escolha?
Wild boar stew and Aged Alentejo cheese are the strongest matches. Concentrated fruit stands up to game.
What grapes are in Plansel Grande Escolha?
Plansel Grande Escolha is a blend of Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca, and Tinta Barroca.
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