Tasting Notes: A rich and full bodied wine with notes of ripe plum, cherry and some mineral elements. A typical Douro red with a firm grip of tannins but smooth palate.
Region: Douro Valley, Portugal
Varieties: 40% Tinta Roriz, 40% Touriga Franca, 20% Touriga Nacional
ABV: 13%
Closure: Cork
Vegan.
Pairing: Sausage and bean casserole, beef and onion stew or pork chops.
More Info: DFJ Vinhos is one of Portugal`s most innovative and highly awarded wine producers, winning best Portuguese producer in both the New York International Competition and Berliner Wine competition in 2018. They control estates in the Lisboa, Douro, Setubal, Alentejo and Tejo wine regions and work with 22 different grape varieties. The company is headed by Portugal’s top winemaker, José Neiva, who has now been leading the way for over 40 years and, at the recent 'Portuguese Wine Oscars', he was made 'Senhor do Vinho' - the highest accolade for an outstanding career.