Winery ArcanjosComendador Delfim Ferreira Grande Reserva

Red wine of Douro of Duriense of Portugal

4.5

(Average of the reviews for all vintages combined and from several consumer review sources)

Tasters consider this wine to be one of the best in the world.

The Comendador Delfim Ferreira Grande Reserva of Winery Arcanjos is a red wine from the region of Douro of Duriense.
This wine is a blend of 2 varietals which are the Touriga franca and the Touriga nacional.
In the mouth this red wine is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
This wine generally goes well with beef, game (deer, venison) or lamb.

Taste structure of the Comendador Delfim Ferreira Grande Reserva from the Winery Arcanjos

Light		Bold
Smooth		Tannic
Dry		Sweet
Soft		Acidic

In the mouth the Comendador Delfim Ferreira Grande Reserva of Winery Arcanjos in the region of Duriense is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.

Food and wine pairings with Comendador Delfim Ferreira Grande Reserva

Pairings that work perfectly with Comendador Delfim Ferreira Grande Reserva

Original food and wine pairings with Comendador Delfim Ferreira Grande Reserva

Pasta

The Comendador Delfim Ferreira Grande Reserva of Winery Arcanjos matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, pasta or lamb such as recipes of beef with cider, spaghetti with homemade pesto or caramelized lamb mice.

Details and technical informations about Winery Arcanjos's Comendador Delfim Ferreira Grande Reserva.

Winery

Winery Arcanjos

Grape varieties

Touriga franca , Touriga nacional

Region/Great wine region

Great wine region

Country

Style of wine

Alcohol

14.5°

Allergens

Contains sulfites

Discover the grape variety: Touriga franca

Aromatic and refined reds with an elegant structure, featuring raspberry, blackberry, rose, lavender, cistus and gentle spice aromas. Soft tannins and silky balance that smooths blends. Essential partner to Touriga Nacional in great Port wines (Vintage, LBV, Tawny) and modern dry Douro DOC. Native Portuguese variety, the most planted in the Douro, related to Touriga Nacional.

Last vintages of this wine

Comendador Delfim Ferreira Grande Reserva - 2015

In the top 100 of of Douro wines

Average rating: 4.5

Comendador Delfim Ferreira Grande Reserva - 2011

In the top 100 of of Douro wines

Average rating: 4.5

Comendador Delfim Ferreira Grande Reserva - 0

In the top 100 of of Douro wines

Average rating: 4.5

The best vintages of Comendador Delfim Ferreira Grande Reserva from Winery Arcanjos are 2015, 2011, 0

Informations about the Winery Arcanjos

The winery offers 13 different wines.

Its wines get an average rating of 4.

It is in the top 3 of the best estates in the region

It is located in Douro in the region of Duriense

The Winery Arcanjos is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 11 wines for sale in the of Douro to come and discover on site or to buy online.

In the top 250 of of Portugal wines

In the top 150 of of Douro wines

In the top 3500 of red wines

In the top 4500 wines of the world

The wine region of Douro

Cradle of Port: opulent fortified wine with notes of candied black fruit, cocoa, fig, walnut and spice, from young fruity Ruby to oxidative amber Tawny, plus age-worthy LBV and Vintage of exceptional cellaring. Also great dry Douro DOC reds, structured and deep (violet, black-fruited Touriga Nacional, elegant Touriga Franca, spicy Tinta Roriz). A few fresh Douro whites. Terraced vineyards (~40,000 ha) UNESCO on schist.

The wine region of Duriense

Portuguese IGP covering the Douro and Porto area (northeast), schist soils on vertiginous terraced slopes, dry continental climate, flexible status outside DOC. Touriga Nacional signature as red king (300+ authorised varieties): intense and floral with blackberry, black cherry, violet, garrigue, liquorice and mineral schist hint, firm tannins — noble Douro emblem. Supple Touriga Franca and spicy Tinta Roriz as complement. Fresh mineral whites and creative modern sparkling.