Cabriz Colheita Selecionada Red 2017

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Cabriz
Label Name:
 
Colheita Selecionada Red
Vintage:
 
2017
Country:
 
Portugal
Region:
 
Dão
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13%
Grape(s):
 
Alfrocheiro, Aragonez (Tinta Roriz), Touriga Nacional (approx. 40% Alfrocheiro / 40% Aragonez / 20% Touriga)
Acidity:
 
3
Tannins:
 
2
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
3
Aroma Intensity:
 
3
Best Temperature:
 
12-14°C

Awards/Ratings
International Wine Challenge (Bronze, 2021); Natalie MacLean score 89/100 (community score); Cabriz brand previously featured in Wine Spectator Top 100 (brand/vintage history)

Tasting Note
Bright ruby; ripe red and black fruits (cherry, blackberry), pomegranate, violets, spice and toasted vanilla. Silky, lively, medium-bodied with soft tannins and a clean, persistent finish.

Food Pairing
Grilled or roasted red meats, barbecue, pork, pasta with tomato sauces, soft and semi-hard cheeses; Asian: Chinese (char siu, Cantonese roast), Peking duck, Indian tandoori dishes, spiced stir-fries.

Production Method
Destemmed, fermented around 26°C with extended skin maceration; matured approximately 6 months in French oak barrels before bottling.

Vineyard Info
Produced by Casa de Cabriz (Global Wines) at Carregal do Sal in the Dão. Founded 1989, Cabriz is a leading, value-focused producer in the Dão DOC.