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 5 to 12 years from vintage.
vintage5 yrs12 yrs14 yrs
Critic scores
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In the glass
What it pairs with
- Alentejo black pork secretos Full body and firm tannin cut through fat.
- Slow-roasted lamb A classic pairing for a structured red.
- Aged cheese Firm tannin needs a rich, mature cheese.
With cheese
History
Torre de Palma Reserva is the flagship red of an estate dating to 1338 and reopened as a wine hotel in 2014, using marble lagares for traditional foot treading.
Facts
- Producer
- Torre de Palma Wine Hotel · visiting guide
- Grapes
- Touriga Nacional, Aragonez, Alicante Bouschet
- Classification
- Vinho Regional Alentejano
- Oak
- Aged in French oak
- ABV
- 14.0%
- Price
- EUR 20-26 at retail
- Drinking window
- 5-12 from vintage
Frequently asked about Torre de Palma Reserva Tinto
What does Torre de Palma Reserva Tinto taste like?
The flagship red of this Monforte wine hotel, made with marble lagares for foot treading and a Touriga Nacional, Aragonez and Alicante Bouschet blend.
When should I drink Torre de Palma Reserva Tinto?
Drink within 5-12 from vintage. Younger bottles benefit from 30-60 minutes of decanting; older ones should be poured carefully off any sediment.
What food pairs with Torre de Palma Reserva Tinto?
Alentejo black pork secretos and Slow-roasted lamb are the strongest matches. Full body and firm tannin cut through fat.
What grapes are in Torre de Palma Reserva Tinto?
Torre de Palma Reserva Tinto is a blend of Touriga Nacional, Aragonez, and Alicante Bouschet.
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