Bucaco Bucaco 2015

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Bucaco
Label Name:
 
Bucaco
Vintage:
 
2015
Country:
 
Portugal
Region:
 
Bairrada (with selected parcels from surrounding Dão areas)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13.5%
Grape(s):
 
Baga, Touriga Nacional
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
5
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
(See Buçaco/Vinhos do Buçaco listings from Mistral, Maluni, Portucale, Garrafeira Nacional. )

Tasting Note
Dense black fruit (blackberry, plum), violet and spice notes, toasted oak, firm fine tannins, lively acidity and a long, savory finish with hints of leather and black olive.

Food Pairing
Western: grilled lamb, roast beef, braised short ribs, mushroom risotto, aged Manchego or other hard cheeses. Asian: Korean BBQ, char siu, Peking duck, teriyaki beef, richer Sichuan spicy dishes.

Production Method
Traditional temperature‑controlled fermentation; matured 11–12 months in French (new/used) oak barrels; bottled after selection from Buçaco vineyards.

Vineyard Info
Produced by the Palace Hotel Buçaco (Vinhos do Buçaco), founded by Alexandre de Almeida in 1917. Wines are made from old selected vineyards in Bairrada and nearby Dão.