Category: | Red Wines |
Sub-Category: | Red Wines |
Producer: | Tapada do Chaves |
Label Name: | Vinhas Velhas |
Vintage: | 2011 |
Country: | Portugal |
Region: | Alentejo (Portalegre) |
Volume: | 750ml |
ABV: | 15% |
Grape(s): | Trincadeira, Grand Noir |
Acidity: | 4 |
Tannins: | 4 |
Sweetness: | 1 |
Body: | 5 |
Length: | 5 |
Aroma Intensity: | 4 |
Best Temperature: | 16-18°C |
Awards/Ratings
Wine & Stuff — 94 pts (review); Vivino average ~4. 6/5
Tasting Note
Concentrated ruby with ripe red and black berry compote, cedar, menthol, tobacco and spice. Firm, high-acidity palate with robust but integrated tannins and a long, savory finish.
Food Pairing
Roasted lamb, braised short ribs, game, aged cheeses; Asian pairings: Korean barbecue, Peking duck, spicy Sichuan beef, teriyaki-style dishes.
Production Method
Hand-harvest from centennial vines; traditional fermentation in stainless and small lots, aged ~18 months in Portuguese and French oak followed by extended bottle aging.
Vineyard Info
Tapada do Chaves, family estate in Frangoneiro (Portalegre). 60ha estate with ~32ha vineyards; oldest plots dated to 1901, producing site-specific, artisanal wines.