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Adega de Penalva Indigena Tinto Dao

Adega de Penalva Indigena Tinto Dao

€15.95
 
Perched above the Dão river that snakes its way through granite valleys, the Adega de Penalva is one of the leading cooperatives in the area. The group boasts around a thousand member growers, but it’s important to note that the average holding per member amounts to barely over a hectare. From these small plots they craft simple but delicious wines with a real sense of place
  • Body
    Medium
  • Country
    Portugal
  • Region
    Dao
  • Colour/Style
    Red
  • Grape Variety
    40% Touriga Nacional, 30% Tinta Roriz, 30% Jaen

Description

"The blend for the Tinto is: 40% Touriga Nacional (the Douro’s (and Portugal’s?) key black grape 30% Tinta Roriz (aka Tempranillo, and many other names), 30% Jaen (aka Mencia in NW Spain) The order of the varieties above is from heavier to lighter; Touriga Nacional has the most structure and weight – which is why it is so important in the Douro – with Tinta Roriz being medium bodied and more accessible, and finally Jaen being quite light and fresh. Winemaking is similar to the Branco above apart from the use of lined concrete tanks – in addition to stainless steel – for maturation. Unsurprisingly, given the above, the wine is a medium intensity cherry red in the glass. The nose has vibrant red fruits – cherry, strawberry, raspberry and cranberry. On the palate these fruits are even more vibrant and juicy, seeming to jump out of the glass. There are also notes of blackberry, chocolate and smoke, all wrapping up in a dry but fresh finish." - @frankstero.com

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