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 2 to 6 years from vintage.
vintage2 yrs6 yrs8 yrs
Critic scores
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In the glass
What it pairs with
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Grilled white fish
Texture and acidity suit simple grilled fish. -
Alentejo migas with clams
Weight matches an olive-oil-rich dish. -
Fresh sheep's cheese
Acidity cuts through the cheese's creaminess.
History
Quinta do Quetzal's Antão Vaz showcases the estate's white grape plantings on schist soils near Vila de Frades.
Facts
- Producer
- Quinta do Quetzal · visiting guide
- Grapes
- Antão Vaz (100%)
- Oak
- Partial oak fermentation
- ABV
- 13.0%
- Price
- EUR 10-14 at retail
- Drinking window
- 2-6 from vintage
- First vintage
- 2006
Frequently asked about Quinta do Quetzal Antão Vaz
What does Quinta do Quetzal Antão Vaz taste like?
A single-varietal Antão Vaz from Quinta do Quetzal's gravity-fed winery, part barrel-fermented for texture.
When should I drink Quinta do Quetzal Antão Vaz?
Drink within 2-6 from vintage. Younger bottles benefit from 30-60 minutes of decanting; older ones should be poured carefully off any sediment.
What food pairs with Quinta do Quetzal Antão Vaz?
Grilled white fish and Alentejo migas with clams are the strongest matches. Texture and acidity suit simple grilled fish.
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