CTX Vinho Licoroso Superior

Vintage 2014
by Adega do Cartaxo
Varietal Fernao Pires
Color white
Region Tejo DOC,dop Tejo,igp Tejo
Country Portugal
Medal Score
62.0
17 competition medals

Tasting Notes

Aromas
apricothoneyorange blossomcandied citrus peelmarzipanbaked apple
Palate

Medium to full-bodied with balanced acidity, a luscious texture, and fine sweetness that avoids cloyingness.

Finish

Long finish with lingering notes of marmalade, toasted almonds, and a hint of spice.

Food Pairings
  • • foie gras terrine
  • • blue cheese like Serra da Estrela
  • • almond tart
  • • roasted duck with orange glaze
  • • spiced poached pears
Serving Temp
10-12°C
Drink Window
Now through 2028

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

Competition Medals

Grand Gold Sélections Mondiales des Vins Canada 2023
Grand Gold Città del Vino International Wine Competition 2021
Grand Gold Mundus Vini Summer Tasting 2021
Gold VinDuero-VinDouro Awards 2021
Gold Concurso de Vinhos Escanções de Portugal 2021
Gold Sélections Mondiales des Vins Canada 2021
Gold Asia Wine Trophy 2021
Gold Concours Mondial de Bruxelles 2021
Gold Berliner Wine Trophy Winter Session 2021
Gold Challenge International du Vin 2021
Gold Portugal Wine Trophy 2021
Silver International Wine Contest Bucharest (Vinarium) 2022
Silver International Wine Challenge 2022
Silver International Wine Challenge 2021
Bronze IWSC International Wine & Spirit Competition 2022
Bronze Decanter World Wine Awards 2021
Bronze IWSC International Wine & Spirit Competition 2021

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