Pour this and you get a glass that tastes like ripe cherries dipped in dark chocolate. It's soft, sweet and mouth-filling, the kind of red that wins over people who swear they don't like red wine. Crack it open for a chilled Friday in, a slow Sunday roast, or that late plate of nyama choma when you want something generous and easy. No homework required. Just good fruit and a warm finish.
On the nose it's all ripe dark cherries, crushed berries and a little cocoa, fresh rather than jammy. The first sip is plush and rounded, full of red fruit, with a sweetness that fills your mouth without turning syrupy. The tannins (the grippy, drying part of red wine) are soft and warming here, so it glides instead of biting. It finishes with a gentle dark-chocolate note and a touch of spice. Smooth, friendly, properly easy to keep sipping.
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This comes from Esporão, one of the big names of Portugal's Alentejo, the sun-soaked region that makes up roughly a third of the country and is loved for generous, fruit-forward reds. "Pé" means "foot" in Portuguese, a nod to the old-school way the grapes are foot-trodden in stone tanks called lagares to start fermentation. It's blended from three native Portuguese grapes, Moreto, Castelão and Trincadeira, and skips oak barrels entirely, resting in concrete instead to keep all that pure, juicy fruit front and centre.
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- What is the price of Pé Tinto 2021 75cl?
Pé Tinto 2021 75cl is KSh 1,869 at Oaks & Corks. Order online for fast delivery across Nairobi, usually within the hour, or next day countrywide.
- What does Pé Tinto 2021 75cl taste like?
Juicy and sweet, with ripe cherries, dark berries and a hint of chocolate. It's soft and mouth-filling with gentle warming tannins, so it goes down very easily.
- What is the ABV of Pé Tinto?
It's 13% ABV, a comfortable middle-of-the-road strength for a red wine.
- How do I serve Pé Tinto?
Lightly chilled at 14 to 16°C in a normal red wine glass. Pop it in the fridge for about 20 minutes before pouring. No decanting needed.
- What food pairs with Pé Tinto?
Red meats are the natural match. Think nyama choma, grilled lamb, beef stew, barbecue ribs, or even a bit of dark chocolate.
- Where is Pé Tinto from?
Portugal's Alentejo region, made by the well-known producer Esporão. It's a blend of native grapes Moreto, Castelão and Trincadeira.
- Is Pé Tinto a sweet wine?
Yes, it leans sweet and fruity rather than dry, which makes it a great pick if bold dry reds usually feel too harsh for you.
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Pé Tinto 2021 75cl price in Kenya
Buy Pé Tinto 2021 75cl online in Nairobi, Kenya for KSh 1,869. Order now for fast delivery across Nairobi — usually within 30 minutes — or next-day delivery countrywide.