Structure

Sweetnessdry
Oakbarrel aged

Drinking window

Best 4 to 10 years from vintage.
vintage4 yrs10 yrs12 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

Dry

What it pairs with

  • Alentejo black pork secretos
    A structured red blend suits richer grilled pork.
  • Grilled lamb chops
    Oak-aged structure matches char and fat.
  • Aged sheep's cheese
    A firmer red pairs with a firmer cheese.

History

A Centenária is a red field-blend from Susana Esteban's Serra de São Mamede vineyards, aged in French oak.

Facts

Producer
Susana Esteban · visiting guide
Grapes
Field blend
Classification
DOC Alentejo
Oak
Aged in French oak barrels
Price
EUR 20-28 at retail
Drinking window
4-10 from vintage

Frequently asked about A Centenária

What does A Centenária taste like?

A red field-blend from a Serra de São Mamede vineyard, aged in French oak by Susana Esteban.

When should I drink A Centenária?

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 A Centenária?

Alentejo black pork secretos and Grilled lamb chops are the strongest matches.

What classification does A Centenária have?

A Centenária is bottled under the DOC Alentejo designation.

Tags

dry field blend medium acid medium term old world price trade up still red

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