
Tapada do Chaves Vinhas Velhas 2016 Red Wine 75 Cl - Alentejo DOC
Tapada do Chaves Vinhas Velhas 2016 Red Wine is a distinguished red wine from Portugal's Alentejo region. Crafted from century-old vines planted in 1901, this wine reflects the unique terroir of the Serra de São Mamede.

Country, Portugal
Wine Region, DOC Alentejo
Producer, Tapada do Chaves
Wine Type, Red Wine
Harvest, 2016
Grape Varieties, Grand Noir, Trincadeira
Alcohol Content, 15.5
Bottle Capacity, 750 cL
Winemaker, Pedro Baptista
Serving Temperature,
Awards:
Red Meats: Grilled ribeye steak or roasted lamb with herbs.
Game: Venison stew or duck breast with a berry reduction.
Aged Cheeses: Manchego or aged Gouda.
Color: Deep garnet.
Aroma: Great complexity, with black fruit, plum, fig, and sour cherry, highlighted in a more rustic profile, with suggestions of rockrose, earth, pine, bee wax, and subtle notes of tobacco and leather.
Palate: Balanced and elegant structure, with firm acidity and delicate tannins. Very complex finish, rich and long, with extraordinary terroir expression and character.