Marquesa de Cadaval

Tasting notes

Winemaker’s notes: Garnet red color. Aromas of ripe black fruit with floral notes of violets, combined with some spices and hints of chocolate. On the palate it is full-bodied, with excellent structure and balance, showing smooth tannins. Very elegant and persistent finish.
Food pairing: Red meat, game pie, and soft cheeses.

Additional information

Aging: 12 months in new French oak barrels.
Cellararing: Up to 10 years.
Only around 3700 bottles are produced annually.

Recent Acknowledgments

Decanter World Wine Awards 2011: Bronze medal (2007)

“Revista de Vinhos” (Feb 10): Best Wine of Ribatejo (2007)

Concours Mondial de Bruxelles 2008: Gold medal (2005)

 

Producer

Vineyard:

Casa Cadaval

Region:

Ribatejo

Country:

Portugal

Wine details

Product code:

PR0T06

Classification:

D.O.C.

Grapes:

Touriga Nacional
Trincadeira
Alicante Bouschet

Year:

2007

Alcohol:

13 %

Temperature:

18 °C

Presentation:

3 bottles in wooden box, 0.75 each