Blend of Alfrocheiro, Jean (Mencia), and Touriga Nacional. Deep ruby in color. Aromas of Burgundy with spice juniper, clover, wild red fruit, cherry, bramble, juniper, cherries, tea, blueberries. Elegant on the plate, with additional flavors of cassis, sour cherry wild berries, pomegranate, alpine strawberry, crushed rocks, gravel, mulberry, violets, vanilla. Tertiary flavors of coffee burnt caramel. This is a big, dry wine with medium flavor intensity, medium acidty, high chalky tannins and a medium.
Food Pairing: Braised meat, slow cooked short ribs, charred steak, smoky eggplant, root vegetables, manchego, aged cheddar, mushroom risotto, truffle pasta, beats.
3.9/5