8 Bagos Reserva Tinto 2016 Lavradores de Feitoria
Douro Valley Portugal

Style: Red wine – Medium bodied, elegant and fruity

Tasting Note: Delicate aromas of black cherries and plums, the palate has a hint of spice with fine tannin, in all, fruity and silky soft leading to a juicy fresh finish.

Vintage: 2016

Food Pairing: Delicious with beef, pork, chicken, charcuterie, mature Gouda.

Grape:  A blend of Touriga Franca, Touriga Nacional, Tinta Barroca, Tinta Roriz, Tinto Cão, Tinta Amarela, Sousão and Tinta Francisca. 8 Bagos (meaning 8 berries) showcases what is fantastic about the Douro region. The wine is made from 8 grape varieties, from 8 vineyards, across the Douro

Producer: Lavradores de Feitoria are a small group of individual producers established in 1999, to co-operate with top quality fruit made under a single umbrella. Each contributor owns their own vines and some have wineries, but they have a central winery in Sabrosa, overseen by outstanding winemaker Paulo Ruao. Lavradores de Feitoria is the only Portuguese company listed in the 30 Producers to Watch by Wine Spectator

Region: Douro.

Country: Portugal.

Bottle Size: 75cl

ABV: 13 %

Oak: 12 months in oak, to add spice and complexity.

Organic: No

Biodynamic: No

Vegan Friendly: No

Vegetarian Friendly: No

Residual sugar: 0.8 g/l

Press/Review: To follow shortly

Serving Temperature: 15 – 18 ̊ C