Cova do Frade Reserva

Vintage 2017
by Ferreira Malaquias Lda
Varietal Touriga Nacional
Color red
Region dop Dão,Dão DOC
Country Portugal
Medal Score
8.0
3 competition medals

Tasting Notes

Aromas
violetblackberrycedarbaking spicegraphite
Palate

Medium-plus body with firm yet polished tannins, brisk acidity, and a sleek, mineral-tinged texture.

Finish

Long and persistent, echoing dark berries, crushed rock, and a hint of dark chocolate.

Food Pairings
  • • roasted wild boar loin
  • • grilled lamb chops with rosemary
  • • mushroom and black-truffle risotto
  • • aged Serra da Estrela cheese
  • • char-grilled portobello burgers
Serving Temp
16-18°C
Drink Window
Now through 2032

Tasting notes synthesized from this wine's competition results, varietal, region, and vintage profile.

Competition Medals

Gold Concours Mondial de Bruxelles 2022
Silver Mundus Vini Spring Tasting 2022
Silver IWSC International Wine & Spirit Competition 2020

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