Wine Amareleza Vinhos, "Xisto Preto" Piteira, Douro DOC
Tasting Notes
The wine has a bright ruby-red color with a purple hue.
The taste of wine is a bit like port wine with its expressive spiciness. Round tannins are combined with tones of sweet fruits, blackberries and raspberries. Soft aftertaste has amazing courage and energy.
Fresh aroma of wine is filled with soft fruit and berry tones, which are decorated with light balsamic and spicy hints.
The wine goes well with pizza, sausages, fatty meat, small game, red meat steak, hard cheeses.
Interesting Facts
"Xisto Preto" Piteira is a wine from the famous Portuguese Douro zone. It is made from local grape varieties: Touriga Nacional, Tinta Roriz, Touriga Franca and Tinta Barroca. The grapes are fermented in 12-ton amphoras with temperature control and aging for 6 months. Wine "Xisto Preto" Piteira is able to fit into any meal: from evening pizza to a family dinner.
Producer's description
The aim of the company Amareleza Vinhos is to produce high quality wines from local grape varieties grown in the Piteira region. She also strives to unite small producers in order to promote their products in the domestic and international markets. For this, Amareleza Vinhos has a policy of preserving and reviving old vineyards, special techniques and wine production technologies.
