Cycling Ecopista do Dão One Way, full-day from Coimbra
After hotel pickup in Coimbra, we take direction to activity start in Viseu. Day dedicated to bicycle touring on an old railway branch that has 130 years of transpor...
Structure
Drinking window
Latest scored vintage 2018: best 2021 to 2030.
vintage3 yrs12 yrs14 yrs
Critic scores
| Critic | Vintage | Score |
|---|---|---|
| Wine Advocate reviewed 2020 | 2018 | 89/100 |
Scores as published by each critic for the vintage shown.
In the glass
Aroma: black cherry, blackberry, marmalade, rosemary, balsamic, black pepper, pipe tobacco
Palate: sensual weight, great elegance, captivating length
Ruby Alfrocheiro with black cherry and marmalade running into rosemary, balsamic and pipe tobacco, sensual on the palate and unusually elegant for the variety.
What it pairs with
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Bacalhau com grão
The estate itself names salt cod for this bottle, and the balsamic edge suits chickpeas and oil. -
Mushroom and white meat casserole
The producer recommends mushrooms and white meats, and the wine's elegance suits both. -
Berry dessert with black pepper
The estate suggests berry desserts, and the wine's own pepper note ties the two together.
Facts
- Producer
- Quinta do Perdigão · visiting guide
- Grapes
- Alfrocheiro (100%)
- Classification
- Dão Reserva
- ABV
- 14.0%
- Drinking window
- 3-12 from vintage
Frequently asked about Quinta do Perdigão Alfrocheiro
At what temperature should Quinta do Perdigão Alfrocheiro be served?
The estate recommends 16C, with salt cod, white fish, mushrooms, white meats or berry desserts.
What awards has it won?
A bronze at the Decanter World Wine Awards, 91 points and the Tambuladeira de Ouro at the Escanções de Portugal competition in July 2020, and 89 points from Mark Squires for the Wine Advocate in February 2020.
Tags
Taste it where it is made: tours and tastings in Dão