Quinta de Saes

Tinto

2018

Dão

Portugal

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KEEN-ta de SA-es TEEN-to

Varietals

Touriga Naçional Blend

Flavors & Quality

Blackberry

Earth

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Palate Character

Tone & Backbone

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This is a predominantly Tone & Backbone wine, but it shares structural nuances of Smooth & Silky as described in the tasting note below.

Tasting Notes

Medium plus bodied with sneaky tannins, noticeable yet fine grained. The black berry and red berry fruit are followed by a melange of rose, earth, and mineral notes.

COLOR

Red/Violet Tinge

BODY

TANNIN

ACIDITY

SWEET

ALCOH.

13%

GRAPE(S)

Touriga Naçional, Tinta Roriz, Alfrocheiro, Jaen

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Why this wine made the cut…

A surprise find for us from Portugal. A proverbial bang-for-your-buck.

GRAPE VARIETAL(S)

Touriga Naçional

25% To-REE-Ga Nash-SION-Nell

Touriga Naçional is a red grape variety from Portugal, known for its role in Port and dry red wines. It produces wines with deep color, high tannins, and flavors of dark fruits, spices, and floral notes. Touriga Naçional is often used in blends to add structure and aromatic complexity.

Tinta Roriz

25% TEEN-Ta Ro-RIZ

Tinta Roriz, also known as Tempranillo, is a red grape variety widely grown in Spain and Portugal. It produces wines with deep color, moderate tannins, and flavors of red and dark fruits, spices, and earthy notes. Tinta Roriz is often used in blends to add structure and complexity.

Alfrocheiro

25% Al-Fro-SHAY-Roo

Alfrocheiro is a robust red grape native to Portugal, particularly flourishing in the Dão and Alentejo regions. Alfrocheiro wines are celebrated for their deep color, complex berry and spice flavors, and balanced acidity.

Jaen

25% Jah-EHN

Jaen, also known as Mencia in Spain, is a red grape variety grown primarily in Portugal's Dão region. It produces light to medium-bodied wines with bright acidity and flavors of red berries, herbs, and floral notes. Jaen is often used in blends to add freshness and aromatic complexity.

Country / State

Portugal

Region

Dão

Producer

Quinta de Saes

Winemaker(s)

Alvaro Castro

Vintage

2018