
Vale da Corça Brunheda Vinhas Velhas 2017 Red Wine - Douro DOC

Country, Portugal
Wine Region, DOC Douro
Producer, Quinta da Brunheda
Wine Type, Red Wine
Harvest, 2017
Grape Varieties, Tinto Cão, Touriga Franca Sousão, Touriga Nacional
Alcohol Content, 14.0
Bottle Capacity, 750 cL
Winemaker, Delio Mesquita
Serving Temperature,
Awards:
Wine Pairings:
French Cuisine: Beef Bourguignon (beef stewed in red wine) or Duck à l'Orange.
Italian Cuisine: Bistecca alla Fiorentina (grilled T-bone steak) or Osso Buco (braised veal shanks).
Spanish Cuisine: Cochinillo Asado (roast suckling pig) or Fabada Asturiana (bean and sausage stew).
American Cuisine: Grilled ribeye steak or BBQ pork ribs with a smoky sauce.
Middle Eastern Cuisine: Lamb Shawarma or Beef Kebab with roasted vegetables.
Tasting Notes:
Color: Opaque ruby hue.
Aroma: Intense and complex, with notes of very ripe red fruits, quality wood, and hints of spices.
Palate: Dense with high aromatic intensity and great structure. Quality tannins and good acidity lead to a long and very persistent finish.