Casa de Santar Red 2019

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Casa de Santar
Label Name:
 
Red
Vintage:
 
2019
Country:
 
Portugal
Region:
 
Dão
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13.5%
Grape(s):
 
Aragonês (Tempranillo), Touriga Nacional, Alfrocheiro
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
3
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
3
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C


Tasting Note
Ripe red and black fruit (plum, cherry), touches of dark chocolate, dried spice and light toast; medium‑high acidity, smooth ripe tannins and a persistent, slightly spicy finish.

Food Pairing
Western: roast lamb, grilled steak, braised beef, aged cheeses. Asian: Korean BBQ, char siu pork, Sichuan beef, teriyaki duck, yakitori (grilled chicken skewers).

Production Method
Grapes destemmed with temperature‑controlled alcoholic fermentation, gentle extended maceration; matured several months in oak (French/American) and bottle‑aged before release.

Vineyard Info
Casa de Santar is a historic Dão estate (18th century origins) producing traditional regional wines; known for estate bottlings and single‑vineyard Touriga Nacional cuvées.