Quinta da Garrida Reserva Tinto
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Typically best enjoyed 5 to 12 years from the vintage release, as its structured tannins soften and complex tertiary notes develop.
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Roasted lamb, wild boar stew, mature sheep's milk cheese
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Nestled in the heart of the rugged Dão region, Quinta da Garrida is a showcase of Bacalhoa's dedication to preserving Portugal's indigenous viticultural treasures. The estate's vineyards are planted on classic granitic soils, sheltered by the majestic Serra da Estrela mountain range. This unique microclimate, marked by cold, wet winters and hot, dry summers, imparts a signature freshness, elegant acidity, and deep minerality to the wine. The Reserva Tinto is crafted primarily from Touriga Nacional and Alfrocheiro, traditional Dão varieties that thrive in these granite terrains. Aged in French oak barrels, this wine marries the intense floral and dark berry notes of Touriga Nacional with the wild berry and spice characteristics of Alfrocheiro, resulting in a structured, velvety red that beautifully reflects the historic, soul-stirring terroir of the Dão.
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Founded in 1922 as Jo o Pires & Filhos, Bacalh a Vinhos de Portugal has grown to become one of the country's most innovative and prestigious wine producers. Now owned by the Jos Berardo family and headquartered in the historic town of Vila Nogueira de Azeit o on the Pen nsula de Set bal, the estate has expanded its footprint across Portugal's premier wine regions, including Alentejo, Douro, Bairrada, D o, and Vinho Verde. Bacalh a is celebrated for its pioneering spirit, notably introducing international varieties like Cabernet Sauvignon to create the iconic Quinta da Bacalh a Tinto, alongside its legendary, richly aged Moscatel de Set bal and terroir-driven Alentejo blends like Quinta do Carmo. Headquartered at Estrada Nacional 10, 2925-901 Vila Nogueira de Azeit o, Portugal, the estate's official website is https://www.bacalhoa.pt.