Casa Relvas, Évora - Visit to the Winery with Tasting of Portuguese Grape Varieties and Tapas
Visit to the Casa Relvas wine production cellar, with tasting of 5 single-varietal wines, tapas, and olive oils.
Profile
Structure
Drinking window
Best 4 to 10 years from vintage.
vintage4 yrs10 yrs12 yrs
Critic scores
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In the glass
What it pairs with
- Grilled Alentejo black pork Full body and firm tannin cut through the fat.
- Wild boar stew Structured tannin matches game's richness.
- Aged cheese A firm cheese for a firm-tannin red.
With cheese
History
Quinta da Plansel was developed by Dorina Lindemann around monovarietal Touriga bottlings, a specialisation unusual for the Alentejo.
Facts
- Producer
- Quinta da Plansel · visiting guide
- Grapes
- Touriga Nacional (100%)
- Oak
- Aged in French oak barriques
- ABV
- 14.0%
- Price
- EUR 14-18 at retail
- Drinking window
- 4-10 from vintage
- First vintage
- 1990
Frequently asked about Plansel Touriga Nacional
What does Plansel Touriga Nacional taste like?
A single-varietal Touriga Nacional from Dorina Lindemann's Montemor-o-Novo estate, which specialises in monovarietal Touriga bottlings.
When should I drink Plansel Touriga Nacional?
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 Plansel Touriga Nacional?
Grilled Alentejo black pork and Wild boar stew are the strongest matches. Full body and firm tannin cut through the fat.
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