Winery Quinta do GagoCasal Faria Reserva
Red wine
In the mouth this red wine is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
This wine generally goes well with poultry, beef or game (deer, venison).
The Casal Faria Reserva of the Winery Quinta do Gago is in the top 60 of wines of Trás-os-Montes.
Taste structure of the Casal Faria Reserva from the Winery Quinta do Gago
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Casal Faria Reserva of Winery Quinta do Gago in the region of Transmontano is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the Casal Faria Reserva of Winery Quinta do Gago in the region of Transmontano often reveals types of flavors of oak.
Food and wine pairings with Casal Faria Reserva
Pairings that work perfectly with Casal Faria Reserva
Original food and wine pairings with Casal Faria Reserva
The Casal Faria Reserva of Winery Quinta do Gago matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of roast pork with pineapple, dad's lamb mouse or prime rib with chervil butter.
Details and technical informations about Winery Quinta do Gago's Casal Faria Reserva.
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
The best vintages of Casal Faria Reserva from Winery Quinta do Gago are 2017, 2014, 2013, 0
Informations about the Winery Quinta do Gago
The Winery Quinta do Gago is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 10 wines for sale in the of Trás-os-Montes to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Trás-os-Montes
Northeastern Portuguese DOC "behind the mountains", northern extension of Upper Douro. Harsh continental climate, granite and schist altitude soils. Signature powerful and mineral reds: Touriga Nacional with notes of blackberry, violet, blackcurrant and resin, floral Touriga Franca, supple Tinta Roriz (Tempranillo), spicy Trincadeira, fine Bastardo, dense Marufo, firm tannins and deep palate. Taut Códega, Gouveio, Viosinho and Malvasia Fina whites (citrus, flowers, minerality).
The wine region of Transmontano
Regional Wine (IGP Trás-os-Montes) of north-east Portugal, "beyond the mountains" of Marão and Alvão, vineyards along the Tua, Sabor and Tâmega valleys, sheltered continental climate. Signature Touriga Nacional: intense and structured with blackberry, black cherry, violet, liquorice and balsamic hints, firm tannins and vibrant fruit. Elegant Touriga Franca, dense Tinta Roriz and spiced Trincadeira as complements. Gouveio, Síria, Malvasia Fina and Viosinho in whites.
The word of the wine: Shine
Character of a wine that reflects light with brilliance. The brilliance is enhanced when the wine is decanted.
