This wine comes from a coutada – a private hunting ground – on Herdade da Mata, in the Alentejo. An area that, for decades, served as a reserve and a means of preserving the existing great biodiversity. This biodiversity is reflected in this wine through its complexity and structure, as is the private character of the coutadas through the nobility and exclusivity that this wine of superior quality presents.
COUTADA VELHA SIGNATURE RED
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Harvest 2015, 2016, 2017 |
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Grape Varieties Aragonez, Trincadeira, and Cabernet Sauvignon |
Technical Sheet 2015,2017 |
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Soil Argil-limestone with some granite |
It is a blend of the Aragonez, Trincadeira, and Cabernet Sauvignon varieties, with an 8-month stage in barrels of French Oak. It combines well with fatty meat, game, oven-baked fish dishes, as well as on its own.
Tasting Notes
Dark garnet colour. Intense nose with spicy notes, mushrooms and truffles, black fruit, and fresh stems of asparagus. Full of freshness and elegance on the palate, fine and complex. Harmonious, constant and persistent end.
COUTADA VELHA SIGNATURE WHITE
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Harvest 2017 |
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Grape Varieties Antão Vaz, Arinto e Viognier |
Technical Sheet 2017 |
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Soil Argil-limestone with some granite |
It is a blend of Antão Vaz, Arinto e Viognier, with a 6-month stage in french oak barrels. It combines well with fish dishes and light meat, thanks to its gastronomical profile.
Tasting Notes
The two grape varieties, Arinto and Antão Vaz, the most important white grape varieties in the region, in harmony with Viognier, introduce this wine a complexity of aromas and flavors that are ideal for a wine that is conceived to be at the table. The light maceration, the wood present but not overwhelming and the lively acidity, make this wine an ideal one to be at the table with condimented and structured dishes.
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COUTADA VELHA RED
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Harvest 2016, 2017 |
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Grape Varieties Aragonez, Trincadeira, Syrah, and Cabernet Sauvignon |
Technical Sheet 2016, 2017 |
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Soil Argil-limestone with some granite |
This wine has its origin in a Coutada at Herdade da Mata, in Arraiolos. A Coutada is a private reserve where for decades the mission was to preserve and enhance the existing biodiversity. This is a complex, structured and noble wine with an international profile. A blend of the Aragonez, Trincadeira and Cabernet Sauvignon grape varieties, in french oak barrels. Matches fatty meat and fish dishes and strong flavoured cheese.
Tasting Notes
Garnet colour, with bright accents. Complex nose with notes of spices, a mixture of black and red fruits, with notes of mocha and chocolate. Elegant and with a remarkable freshness, it finishes on a fine, harmonious, and complex note.
COUTADA VELHA WHITE
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Harvest 2017 |
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Grape Varieties Antão Vaz, Arinto e Alvarinho |
Technical Sheet 2017 |
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Soil Argil-limestone with some granite |
This wine has its origin in a Coutada at Herdade da Mata, in Arraiolos. A Coutada is a private reserve where for decades the mission was to preserve and enhance the existing biodiversity. This wine presents a classic profile and shows how the aging period in old barrels did not take away any freshness, keeping an evident minerality. Alvarinho was aded to the Antão Vaz and Arinto, typical alentejana grape varieties, lending a unique freshness and intensity.
Tasting Notes
Wine of a classic Alentejo profile that shows how the aging in old barrels did not take away any freshness. It presents an evident minerality, perfect in the combination with a plate of grilled fish or more condimented fish dishes. To the Antão Vaz and Arinto varieties, the Alvarinho variety joins the lot to add freshness and intensity.
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