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Coutada Velha

Signature Tinto

Portugal Alentejano Red Trincadeira, Cabernet Sauvignon, Aragonez

full-bodied, dry red with fresh acidity

Facts about the wine

Winery
Coutada Velha
Grapes
Trincadeira, Cabernet Sauvignon, Aragonez
Region
Portugal / Alentejano
Wine style
Red · Red
Alcohol content
13,5%
Body
Full
Acidity
High
Composition
Assemblage/Blend

About this wine

Coutada Velha Signature Tinto is a dry, full-bodied Alentejo blend of Trincadeira, Cabernet Sauvignon and Aragonez. Expect ripe red and dark fruit, savoury spice and a firm yet generally approachable structure, lifted by notably fresh acidity. The degree of oak and overall intensity can vary with the vintage.

Style
full-bodied, dry red with fresh acidity
Serving temperature
16–18 °C
Ageing potential
Enjoyable now; stronger vintages can develop for a further 3–5 years.

What does this wine taste like?

The sommelier's estimate on four scales, based on the grapes, the region and the style of the house.

Light
Bold
Smooth
Tannic
Dry
Sweet
Soft
Acidic
Aromas and flavours
  • blackcurrant
  • plum
  • cherry
  • black pepper
  • dried herbs
  • cedar

Food that goes well with this wine

Dishes and ingredients the sommelier recommends with this wine.

  • grilled lamb
  • herb-scented beef stew
  • barbecued sausages
  • mature hard cheese
  • baked aubergine
  • Beef
  • Lamb
  • Veal
  • Poultry

Vintages

Vintages of this wine known in our database. Once enough Wijnfeld users have a vintage in their cellar, we show anonymised scores and prices here.

  • 2023
  • 2021
  • 2020
  • 2019
  • 2018
  • 2017
  • 2016
  • 2015
  • 2014
  • 2013
  • 2012
  • 2011
  • 2010
  • 2009
  • 2008
  • 2007
  • 2006
  • 2005
  • 2004
  • 2003
  • 2002
  • 2001
  • 2000
  • 1999
  • 1998
  • 1996
  • 1995
  • 1993
  • 1992
  • 1989
  • 1985
  • 1982
  • 1976
  • 1975
  • 1964

From the Wijnfeld cellars

Anonymised figures from Wijnfeld users who have this wine in their cellar. Shown from three cellars onwards.

Not enough cellars with this wine yet to show figures.

Member ratings

Stars and comments from Wijnfeld members who drank this wine, at home or out.

4,0
4,0 out of 5 · 1 ratings
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  • Emiel F.★★★★☆vintage 20238 Sep 2026

About Coutada Velha

Coutada Velha is a producer from Alentejo, one of Portugal’s leading regions for generous red wines. The sunny region suits varieties such as Aragonez and Trincadeira, while Cabernet Sauvignon often adds structure to blends. Its wines are generally shaped around ripe fruit, spice and an easy affinity with food.

Wine country Portugal Portugal combines a wealth of native grapes with Atlantic-fresh whites, structured reds and distinctive fortified wines. Read more

This profile was written by the Wijnfeld digital sommelier from generally known information about the producer, the region and the grapes. Details may vary by vintage. Published on 9 September 2026.