Monte Cascas Reserva Tinto 2018

A structured and complex red wine, showcasing the richness of Douro DOC with iconic grape varieties and oak barrel aging for timeless elegance.

🍒 Key Characteristics

• Appearance: Intense ruby red.
• Nose: Aromas of dark fruits, rockrose, cereals, coffee, and caramel.
• Palate: Enveloping and complex, marked by notes of dark fruits and rockrose. Firm structure, elegant with a fresh and persistent finish.

🍇 Composition and Production

• Grape Varieties: 70% Touriga Franca, 20% Touriga Nacional, 10% Tinta Roriz.
• Vinification: Cold maceration for 3 days, alcoholic fermentation starting at 12°C and ending at 32°C, followed by malolactic fermentation in French oak barrels.
• Aging: 12 months in used French oak barrels.
• Region: Douro DOC, with traditional terrace vineyards situated between 360 and 540 meters in altitude on schist soils.
• Alcohol Content: 14.5%.

🍽️ Food Pairing Suggestions
Perfect with aged cheeses (e.g., São Jorge), beef tartare, vegetarian lasagna, veal stews, or steaks.

📏 Serving Tips

• Serving Temperature: 18°C.
• Aging Potential: Can be stored for up to 10 years. Best enjoyed between 2021 and 2031 for optimal evolution.

✨ Why Choose Monte Cascas Reserva Tinto 2019?
This red wine is a true expression of the Douro terroir. Its balance between power and finesse makes it an ideal choice to accompany refined meals or to enrich a collection of exceptional Portuguese wines.