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 3 to 8 years from vintage.
vintage3 yrs8 yrs10 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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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
Barrocal Reserva Branco pairs the estate's traditional Roupeiro and Arinto with a small amount of Viognier.
Facts
- Producer
- Sao Lourenco do Barrocal · visiting guide
- Grapes
- Roupeiro, Arinto, Viognier
- Classification
- Vinho Regional Alentejano
- Oak
- Partial oak fermentation
- ABV
- 13.0%
- Price
- EUR 16-20 at retail
- Drinking window
- 3-8 from vintage
- First vintage
- 2015
- Organic
- ORGANIC CERTIFIED
Frequently asked about Barrocal Reserva Branco
What does Barrocal Reserva Branco taste like?
A Roupeiro, Arinto and Viognier blend from the estate's Monsaraz vineyards, part barrel-fermented for texture.
When should I drink Barrocal Reserva Branco?
Drink within 3-8 from vintage. Younger bottles benefit from 30-60 minutes of decanting; older ones should be poured carefully off any sediment.
What food pairs with Barrocal Reserva Branco?
Grilled white fish and Alentejo migas with clams are the strongest matches. Texture and acidity suit simple grilled fish.
What grapes are in Barrocal Reserva Branco?
Barrocal Reserva Branco is a blend of Roupeiro, Arinto, and Viognier.
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