Casa Relvas, Évora - Visit to the Winery with Tasting of Portuguese Grape Varieties and Tapas
Visit to the Casa Relvas wine production cellar, with tasting of 5 single-varietal wines, tapas, and olive oils.
Profile
Structure
Drinking window
Best 4 to 10 years from vintage.
vintage4 yrs10 yrs12 yrs
Critic scores
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In the glass
What it pairs with
- 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.
With cheese
Queijo Serpa
Our pick Serpa's buttery, mild paste softens the tannin of a dry red blend of Aragonez and Trincadeira. The lighter, briefly oaked bottles suit a young wheel; the full-bodied, oak-aged reservas want a cheese with more age to hold its own.
Queijo de Nisa
Our pick Nisa is firm and slightly acid with an intense aroma, and it is made in the same Portalegre district as these reds. Their structure, from medium to full, matches the firm paste, and the cheese's fat softens the tannin.
History
Tinto Reserva is Tapada do Chaves' more widely available red, made from younger vineyard blocks than the historic Vinhas Velhas parcels.
Facts
- Producer
- Tapada do Chaves · visiting guide
- Grapes
- Aragonez, Trincadeira
- Classification
- DOC Alentejo (Portalegre sub-region)
- Oak
- Aged in French oak
- ABV
- 13.5%
- Price
- EUR 14-18 at retail
- Drinking window
- 4-10 from vintage
Frequently asked about Tapada do Chaves Tinto Reserva
What does Tapada do Chaves Tinto Reserva taste like?
A more accessible reserve tier from Tapada do Chaves, sitting below the old-vines flagship but sharing the estate's fresh, high-acid Portalegre style.
When should I drink Tapada do Chaves Tinto Reserva?
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 Tapada do Chaves Tinto Reserva?
Grilled pork loin and Chorizo and bean stew are the strongest matches. Medium body suits simple grilled pork.
What grapes are in Tapada do Chaves Tinto Reserva?
Tapada do Chaves Tinto Reserva is a blend of Aragonez and Trincadeira.
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