Odisseia Douro Red 2019
Country
Portugal
Region
Douro still wines
Producer
Jean-Hugues Gros
Grape(s)
Touriga Franca (50%)
Touriga Nacional (30%)
Tinta Roriz (20%)
Type
Red
Style
Smooth
Oaked Style
Lightly oaked
Body Style
Medium bodied
Dry/Sweet Style
Dry
Alcohol Content
14.5%
Closure Style
Cork
Organic/Biodynamic
No
Sustainable
Yes-sustainable practices
Vegetarian/Vegan
Vegetarian
No
Vegan
No
Allergens
Sulphites
Yes
Milk
No
Egg
No
Region
The Douro region of northern Portugal takes its name from the Douro river, the longest in the Iberian Peninsula, which flows east to west from the Spanish border to the Atlantic Ocean. Though Douro is best known for its fortified wines, total production here is evenly split with its unfortified wines gaining greater recognition for quality using local varieties. The Douro`s most unifying trait is varied soil types and vineyards being located on steep dry slopes either side of the river and its myriad tributaries on narrow rocky terraces.
Producer
Jean-Hugues Gros gained a wealth of experience after completing a degree in oenology, including working in Burgundy, California and Champagne. A love for the Douro region grew with experience working with the legendary Sandeman, and Quinta do Convento de São Pedro das Águias, a small Port Estate. In 2004 Jean-Hughes started Odisseia with a focus on producing high quality unfortified wines using indigenous grape varieties and optimising the diverse terroir. As well as being winemaker for his own wines, he is also a consultant oenologist for various Douro region estates.
Tasting Notes
Made from a blend of traditional Portuguese varieties then aged for five months in used French oak barrels. The result is a well-rounded and layered red with notes of black plum, red cherry and a touch of chocolate. The tannins are ripe and balanced giving structure to this very drinkable wine.
Food
Perfect with roast game, cured meat antipasti and well flavoured cheeses.
