Taboadella Villae Red 2019
Country
Portugal
Region
Dao
Producer
Amorim
Grape(s)
Tinta Roriz (40%)
Tinta Pinheira (20%)
Jaen (20%)
Alfrocheiro (10%)
Touriga Nacional (10%)
Type
Red
Style
Smooth
Oaked Style
Unoaked
Body Style
Medium bodied
Dry/Sweet Style
Dry
Alcohol Content
13.5%
Closure Style
Cork
Organic/Biodynamic
No
Sustainable
Yes-sustainable practices
Vegetarian/Vegan
Vegetarian
Yes
Vegan
Yes
Allergens
Sulphites
Yes
Milk
No
Egg
No
Region
Dão is one of the oldest established wine regions of Portugal, located just south of the famous Douro Valley. The mountainous region is home to Touriga Nacional, the principle variety of port wine. The region takes its name from the Dão river, a tributary of the larger Mondego river. The majority of the region`s vineyards are located alongside the Dão river. Known for its fresh wines with powerful fruit, with elegant structure and body that can be enjoyed in youth and yet have an excellent potential for ageing.
Producer
The Amorim family have been involved in wine since 1870, when they first negotiated sales of cork to the Caves de Vinho do Porto, in Vila Nova de Gaia. Today they are one of the most renowned cork producers whose corks are used worldwide.
Since 1999, the fourth generation of the family became involved in wine. Luisa Amorim started working in renowned Quintas , first at Quinta Nova de Nossa Senhora do Carmo and now in the Dão, at the Taboadella estate, creating wines of extraordinary quality with a sense of place.
Tasting Notes
Made from four distinctive grape varieties that the winery describe as the `perfect marriage`; Tinta Roriz gives the wine its structure, Jaen gives a freshness and balance, Alfrochiero has a mineral quality and Tinta Pinheira gives an aroma of forest floor.
Food
Perfect with pork chops, grilled barbecue meats or Arroz de Pato
Media
Decanter Gold Medal (95 points) July 2021. Robert Parker 90 points.
