Julia Kemper Curiosity 2012

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Julia Kemper
Label Name:
 
Curiosity
Vintage:
 
2012
Country:
 
Portugal
Region:
 
Dão.
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13.5%
Grape(s):
 
Alfrocheiro, Touriga Nacional.
Acidity:
 
3
Tannins:
 
3
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Grandes Escolhas score 17. 5; Gold Medal at 'Os Melhores Vinhos do Dão' (Dão Regional Competition) for Curiosity Tinto 2012. Organic certification noted

Tasting Note
Deep ruby with garnet hues. Aromas of blackberry, violet, bergamot, spice and forest floor. Velvety palate, polished tannins, balanced acidity and a long, elegant finish.

Food Pairing
Roasted lamb, grilled steak, beef stew, aged goat cheese, Portuguese lamb stew (ensopado à pastora); Asian pairings: Peking duck, char siu (BBQ pork), Korean BBQ, rich Sichuan dishes, lamb hot pot.

Production Method
Hand-harvested; temperature-controlled alcoholic fermentation (to ~26°C) often in granite lagares; matured in French oak barrels. Organic certified production practices reported.

Vineyard Info
Produced by Julia Kemper (Quinta do Cruzeiro, Dão). Organic-certified project with international distribution and several awards.