Data sheet

Region

Douro

Tasting Notes

Intensely fruited. It exhales an intense aroma to red and black mature fruits Soft and silky, full-bodied with a great structure, warm, very mature fruits like blackberry and the raspberry; evident but velvety tannins that provide a long tasting finish

Consumption

16 -18ºC

Enjoy

Strong cheeses such as Stilton, Roquefort, Danish blue, Portuguese Serra, among others. It can also be served with fruit or chocolate desserts, or eventually a good cigar

Bottle Size

White meats, pastas dishes and grilled seafood

Country

Portugal

Type

Fortified

Year

2012

Cast

Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca, Tinta Roriz, Tinta Amarela, Sousão, Tinta Barroca and Tinto Cão

Alcohol

20%

Vinification

After a partial stripe of the grapes, the grapes are trod by foot in old stone “lagares”. The fermentation occurs with temperature control, being stopped by adding brandy (firewater)

Wine Maker

Manuel Tavares & José Araújo

Ageing

2 - 3 years