Marquez de Castelo Rodrigo Reserva Red

Produced from old vines located at altitude in the granite terroir of Castelo Rodrigo, this Reserva is an elegant red wine full of character. Adega Castelo Rodrigo , a leading winemaker in Beira Interior, produces this wine that reflects tradition, authenticity, and careful vinification in small productions.

Varieties:

Touriga Nacional and Tinta Roriz , from old vines — providing structure, complexity and longevity.

Aged for 12 months in French and American oak barrels.

Year: 2019

Tasting notes:

• Color: Intense ruby.

• Aroma: Ripe wild fruits, violets, spices and subtle notes of well-integrated wood.

• Palate: Full-bodied, with firm and elegant tannins, balanced acidity and a long finish, with nuances of black fruit and vanilla.

Harmonization:

Ideal for roast meat dishes, lamb, game, cured cheeses and traditional Portuguese cuisine.

Serving temperature: 16–18 °C
Alcohol content: 13.5%

The Figueira de Castelo Rodrigo Cooperative Winery is located near the foothills of the Serra da Marofa, between the valleys of the Côa and Águeda rivers, adjacent to the Douro River. It was founded in 1956 by 154 members, organizing itself as a cooperative, and currently has approximately 350 members.

The winery is part of the Beira Interior Demarcated Region , in the Castelo Rodrigo sub-region, characterized by a continental climate with Mediterranean influence and soils dominated by schist and sandstone.

This region has a long wine making tradition, dating back to the 12th century, when the Cistercian monks of the Convent of Santa Maria de Aguiar introduced the first knowledge of viticulture to the area.