Tapada do Chaves Vinhas Velhas 2011

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Tapada do Chaves
Label Name:
 
Vinhas Velhas
Vintage:
 
2011
Country:
 
Portugal
Region:
 
Alentejo (Portalegre)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
15%
Grape(s):
 
Trincadeira, Grand Noir
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
5
Length:
 
5
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Wine & Stuff — 94 pts (review); Vivino average ~4. 6/5

Tasting Note
Concentrated ruby with ripe red and black berry compote, cedar, menthol, tobacco and spice. Firm, high-acidity palate with robust but integrated tannins and a long, savory finish.

Food Pairing
Roasted lamb, braised short ribs, game, aged cheeses; Asian pairings: Korean barbecue, Peking duck, spicy Sichuan beef, teriyaki-style dishes.

Production Method
Hand-harvest from centennial vines; traditional fermentation in stainless and small lots, aged ~18 months in Portuguese and French oak followed by extended bottle aging.

Vineyard Info
Tapada do Chaves, family estate in Frangoneiro (Portalegre). 60ha estate with ~32ha vineyards; oldest plots dated to 1901, producing site-specific, artisanal wines.