Winery São João - Frei João Reserva

Winery São JoãoFrei João Reserva

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(Average of the reviews for all vintages combined and from several consumer review sources)
Tasters generally liked this wine.
The Frei João Reserva of Winery São João is a red wine from the region of Bairrada of Beiras.
This wine is a blend of 3 varietals which are the Baga, the Cabernet-Sauvignon 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 poultry, beef or game (deer, venison).

Taste structure of the Frei João Reserva from the Winery São João

Light
Bold
Smooth
Tannic
Dry
Sweet
Soft
Acidic

In the mouth the Frei João Reserva of Winery São João in the region of Beiras is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.

Wine flavors and olphactive analysis

On the nose the Frei João Reserva of Winery São João in the region of Beiras often reveals types of flavors of non oak, earth or microbio and sometimes also flavors of oak, spices or red fruit.

Details and technical informations about Winery São João's Frei João Reserva.

Region/Great wine region
Great wine region
Country
Style of wine
Alcohol
13.4°
Allergens
Contains sulfites

Discover the grape variety: Baga

Most certainly Portuguese.

Last vintages of this wine

Frei João Reserva - 2015
In the top 100 of of Bairrada wines
Average rating: 3.71110.50
Frei João Reserva - 2014
In the top 100 of of Bairrada wines
Average rating: 3.81110.50
Frei João Reserva - 2013
In the top 100 of of Bairrada wines
Average rating: 3.311100
Frei João Reserva - 2012
In the top 100 of of Bairrada wines
Average rating: 3.51110.50
Frei João Reserva - 2011
In the top 100 of of Bairrada wines
Average rating: 3.311100
Frei João Reserva - 2010
In the top 100 of of Bairrada wines
Average rating: 3.111100
Frei João Reserva - 2009
In the top 100 of of Bairrada wines
Average rating: 3.51110.50

The best vintages of Frei João Reserva from Winery São João are 1963, 1978, 1966, 1991 and 1983.

Informations about the Winery São João

The winery offers 64 different wines.
Its wines get an average rating of 3.7.
It is in the top 25 of the best estates in the region
It is located in Bairrada in the region of Beiras

The Winery São João is one of of the world's great estates. It offers 65 wines for sale in the of Bairrada to come and discover on site or to buy online.

Top wine Beiras
In the top 5500 of of Portugal wines
In the top 150 of of Bairrada wines
In the top 75000 of red wines
In the top 150000 wines of the world

The wine region of Bairrada

The wine region of Bairrada is located in the region of Beiras of Portugal. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Colinas de São Lourenço or the Domaine Cantanhede produce mainly wines red, sparkling and white. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Bairrada are Baga, Touriga nacional and Chardonnay, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Bairrada often reveals types of flavors of non oak, honeysuckle or ripe strawberries and sometimes also flavors of white pepper, oil or gooseberry.


The wine region of Beiras

Beiras (Beira) is a traditional administrative region in the northern half of Portugal. It is also the name of the IGP, or Indicacoes Geograficas Protegidas, wine classification (formerly known as Vinho Regional) which covers the region as a whole. A wide range of wines are made in Beiras – red wines from the region are typically Rich, deeply colored wines made from Baga, Castelão, Rufete (Tinto Pinheira), Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah and Touriga Nacional, and are sometimes fortified to emulate their more famous Oporto cousins. Whites are most often based on Fernão Pires and Bical, the latter being a small-berried variety with the affectionate nickname Borrado das Moscaos ('fly droppings').

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The word of the wine: Grand cru classé

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