Fronteira Grande Reserva Tinto

Vintage 2016
by Casa Agricola Manuel Joaquim Caldeira Lda.
Varietal Touriga Nacional
Color red
Region dop Douro,Douro DOC
Country Portugal
Medal Score
11.0
4 competition medals

Tasting Notes

Aromas
black plumvioletdark chocolaterosemarycedarblack pepper
Palate

Full-bodied with firm yet polished tannins and bright acidity, delivering a dense, velvety texture that coats the palate.

Finish

Long and persistent, leaving lingering notes of blackberry, graphite and subtle toasted oak.

Food Pairings
  • • grilled lamb chops with rosemary
  • • braised short ribs in red wine reduction
  • • aged Manchego cheese
  • • char-grilled portobello mushrooms
  • • feijoada with smoked meats
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 Brazil Wine Challenge 2020
Gold Concours Mondial de Bruxelles 2020
Silver Concours Mondial de Bruxelles 2021
Bronze International Wine Challenge 2020

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