40% Touriga Nacional, 40% Touriga Franca, 15% Tinta Roriz (Tempernillo), and 5% Sousão. Deep, dark ruby with vibrant purple hues and opens with an intense, fresh, and complex aromatic profile. Expressive notes of violets, wild bramble, sweet plum, black cherry, black currant, and blueberry are layered with subtle oak-driven aromas of toast, vanilla, and walnut, followed by hints of dried herbs, woodland, black pepper, cola, and black licorice. On the palate, the wine is dry and beautifully balanced, showing medium-plus acidity that lifts the ripe red and black fruit flavors while silky, chalky tannins provide structure and a velvety texture. Medium-plus in body and flavor intensity, the wine unfolds with elegance and depth, culminating in a long, refined finish that mirrors the power, freshness, and distinct identity of the Douro Superior.
Food Pairing: Grilled or roasted lamb, herb-crusted beef, pork tenderloin, braised short ribs, beef stew, slow-roasted pork with garlic and herbs, venison, duck, roasted mushrooms, lentils with herbs, eggplant dishes, aged Manchego, Serra da Estrela, aged cheddar
4.1/5
