Casa de Santar Conde 2011

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Casa de Santar
Label Name:
 
Conde
Vintage:
 
2011
Country:
 
Portugal
Region:
 
Dão
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
14.5%
Grape(s):
 
Touriga Nacional, Alfrocheiro, Tinto Cão
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
3
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Revista de Vinhos 17/20 ; WineAlign 86 pts; Gold - Concurso Vinhos de Portugal ; Silver - Bucharest International Wine Contest 2016 (Conde de Santar 2011)

Tasting Note
Deep ruby; aromas of black cherry, wild berries, cedar, resin and earthy mineral notes. Medium-bodied, lively acidity, firm polished tannins and a long, spicy, slightly savory finish.

Food Pairing
Western: roasted lamb, braised beef, game stews, aged Manchego or cheddar. Asian: Korean BBQ (bulgogi), Sichuan-style beef, teriyaki beef, rich Japanese yakiniku and savory soy-braised dishes.

Production Method
Hand-harvested, destemmed and softly crushed; controlled-temperature fermentation with extended skin maceration; aged ~12 months in French oak barrels before bottling.

Vineyard Info
Casa de Santar is a historic Dão estate (17th–18th century) with ~400 years of winemaking tradition producing classic, oak-aged Dão reds and reserves.