Caves Dom CaioGarrafeira Tinto
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The Garrafeira Tinto of the Caves Dom Caio is in the top 0 of wines of Douro.
Details and technical informations about Caves Dom Caio's Garrafeira Tinto.
Discover the grape variety: Tempranillo Blanco
Structured, aromatic dry whites with a pale golden robe, an ample palate and preserved acidity, with signature aromas of yellow fruits (pear, peach, apricot), white flowers (acacia), citrus and herbaceous notes. Fine barrel-ageing potential, a qualitative diversification among the great modern white Riojas. Grown in Rioja DOCa, authorised in 2007. A white-skinned mutation of Tempranillo discovered by chance in 1988.
Informations about the Caves Dom Caio
The Caves Dom Caio is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 7 wines for sale in the of Douro to come and discover on site or to buy online.
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.
The word of the wine: Severe
Said of a red wine that is generally young, very marked by tannins and astringent. See austere.
