Falcoaria 2020 Red Wine

Falcoaria is a red wine from Quinta do Casal Branco, crafted mainly from Castelão, Alicante Bouschet, Touriga Nacional, and Cabernet Sauvignon. Grapes come from both old vineyards, some over 50 years, and more recent plantings. Harvest is done manually, with fermentation taking place in cement vats at controlled temperatures. In exceptional years, part of the harvest from the oldest vines ferments in traditional cement lagares with foot treading. The wine then matures for 12 months in French oak barrels, half of them new and the other half used.

Falcoaria is a deep red wine with aromas of black fruit, cassis, dried plum, and subtle floral notes, delivering a complex and expressive bouquet. On the palate, it shows rich fruit flavors balanced by evident oak, with powerful, well-defined tannins that provide structure and persistence. Elegant and robust, Falcoaria Tinto pairs beautifully with spiced meat dishes and cheeses, and it has excellent aging potential in the bottle.