Churchill's Estates Red, 2016

Style/ Colour Red
Region  Douro
Vintage 2016
ABV  13.5%

Grape Varieties  A blend of classic local varieties: 40% Touriga Nacional; 30% Touriga Franca and 30% Tinta Roriz

Winemaking 30% of this wine is aged for 12 months in both new and used French oak casks; the remaining part is kept in stainless steel vats to maintain its fruity character.

Tasting notes Violet colour, on the nose lovely fresh berry aromas and with plenty of fruit; blackberries, ripe cherries and wild strawberries, the scent of wildflowers, peppery spice and just a touch of pine sap. This is a wines with natural acidity, elegant and intense with plenty of pure fruit expression. 

Food pairing A wine for everyday drinking to serve with everyday food; pasta, pizza’s, burgers, particularly tasty with pan fried duck.

Serving recommendations Serve at cellar temperature 16-18ºC

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