Trincadeira

Portuguese bean stew (often called Feijoada) is a hearty, rustic dish featuring beans, various meats (often pork, chorizo, and sometimes beef), and aromatic vegetables cooked slowly to develop deep, savory flavors. The dish's earthy bean base and savory meat components create a rich umami foundation that pairs beautifully with Portuguese wines that offer good acidity to cut through the richness, while medium-bodied beers with malt-forward profiles complement the stew's hearty nature.

Portuguese sausages like chouriço and linguiça feature smoky, garlicky flavors with paprika and often a hint of heat, demanding beverages that can stand up to these robust characteristics. The fruit-forward yet structured red wines complement the smoky pork flavors, while the malty sweetness and moderate carbonation of the recommended beer styles help cut through the fat while enhancing the savory elements.

Margem Esquerda (meaning 'Left Bank') crafts this premium expression from Portugal's Alentejo region – an area increasingly recognized for producing some of the country's most exciting reds. Piteira Premium showcases the impressive potential of traditional Portuguese varieties when given the premium treatment. This bottle represents the perfect balance between Portugal's winemaking heritage and modern precision. The blend of indigenous varieties delivers a unique flavor profile you simply won't find elsewhere – distinctly Portuguese and proudly so. The 'Premium' designation is well-earned, with careful selection of the best fruit and thoughtful aging resulting in a wine of remarkable depth and character. It's the kind of bottle that makes you wonder why you haven't been drinking more Portuguese wine all along. Perfect for when you want something special that won't be in every other wine collector's cellar.