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 6 to 8 years from vintage.
vintage6 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
Palate: soft and velvety, vibrant freshness, subtle floral note
Fresh, fruity and elegant with a subtle floral touch; soft and velvety, balanced with vibrant freshness, elegant and polished with good ageing potential.
What it pairs with
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Grilled pork loin
Medium body suits simple grilled pork. -
Chorizo and bean stew
A food-friendly match for a rustic dish. -
Hard cheese
Balanced tannin and fruit complement firm cheese.
History
Aventura is Susana Esteban's second red, more immediately fruity and floral than the flagship Procura, from the same Alegrete vineyards.
Facts
- Producer
- Susana Esteban · visiting guide
- Grapes
- Alicante Bouschet, Arinto
- Classification
- Vinho Regional Alentejano
- Oak
- Aged in French oak
- ABV
- 13.5%
- Price
- EUR 16-22 at retail
- Drinking window
- 6-8 from vintage
Frequently asked about Aventura Tinto
What does Aventura Tinto taste like?
Fresh, fruity and elegant with a subtle floral touch; soft and velvety, balanced with vibrant freshness, elegant and polished with good ageing potential. On the palate: soft and velvety, vibrant freshness, subtle floral note.
When should I drink Aventura Tinto?
Drink within 6-8 from vintage. Younger bottles benefit from 30-60 minutes of decanting; older ones should be poured carefully off any sediment.
What food pairs with Aventura Tinto?
Grilled pork loin and Chorizo and bean stew are the strongest matches. Medium body suits simple grilled pork.
What grapes are in Aventura Tinto?
Aventura Tinto is a blend of Alicante Bouschet and Arinto.
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