Monsaraz, “The Caste of the King” – A sure great meal pair

I had some friends home, I wanted to cook something fast but nice at the same time. So, fettuccine with smoked ham, lemon and fresh mushrooms it is.

The recipe is very simple and the result is great:

Fettuccine with Smoked Ham and Mushrooms

To drink, few bottles of Monsaraz, one of the most popular red wines in Portugal. A ruby-red color, a complex ripe fruit aroma and smooth tannins are a perfect match

Monsaraz - Red Wine
Alentejo Doc

Monsaraz is one of the best sellers of CARMIM, one of the largest from Alentejo. Personally, is one of my favorite options for only 3€.

New iPhone App - Wines From Alentejo

Since this last August, we can find all the producers, wines and restaurants of Alentejo in the same app for iPhone.

Download it here!

The app has a very good presentation and an easy navigation.

 

Among others, you can find:

• Producers
• Wines
• Videos
• Restaurants
• Wine tasting

Soon, it will also be available for iPad and Android. And new functionalities like GPS for the wine route and restaurants in the region.