Herdade Paço do Conde Paco Reserva 2022

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Herdade Paço do Conde
Label Name:
 
Paco Reserva
Vintage:
 
2022
Country:
 
Portugal
Region:
 
Alentejo
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
14.5%
Grape(s):
 
Alicante Bouschet, Syrah, Touriga Nacional
Acidity:
 
3
Tannins:
 
2
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Notable recognition across vintages: Wine Enthusiast 92 points (older vintages), Mundus Vini – Gold, Vinho Grandes Escolhas 17. 5, Revista de Vinhos 16. 5; recommended/medalled in various international competitions (Decanter, Concours Mondial, IWSC)

Tasting Note
Garnet red with aromas of blackberry, black cherry and spice. Full-bodied palate, ripe dark fruit, soft plush tannins and a long, persistent finish.

Food Pairing
Western: grilled or roasted red meats, lamb, game, stews, mature cheeses. Asian: Korean BBQ (bulgogi/galbi), Sichuan beef, teriyaki beef, char siu, rich Japanese curry.

Production Method
Vat fermentation at controlled 24–25°C; maceration followed by 14 months aging in French oak barrels and subsequent bottle aging.

Vineyard Info
Produced by Sociedade Agrícola Encosta do Guadiana at Herdade Paço do Conde (family-owned estate). Winemaker: Rui Reguinga; estate located in southern Alentejo.