Marquez de Castelo Rodrigo Reserva Red

Produced from old vines located at high altitude, in the granite terroir of Castelo Rodrigo, this Reserva is an elegant and full-bodied red wine. Adega Castelo Rodrigo, a reference in viticulture in Beira Interior, signs this wine that reflects tradition, authenticity, and careful winemaking in small productions.

Grape varieties:

Touriga Nacional and Tinta Roriz, from old vines – lending structure, complexity, and longevity.

Aged for 12 months in French and American oak barrels.

Vintage: 2019

Tasting Notes:

Color: Intense ruby.

Aroma: Ripe wild berries, 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.

Food pairing:

Ideal with roasted meat dishes, lamb, game, cured cheeses, and traditional Portuguese cuisine.

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

The Adega Cooperativa de Figueira de Castelo Rodrigo is located at the foothills of the Serra da Marofa mountain range, between the Côa and Águeda river valleys, bordering the Douro river. It was founded in 1956, by 154 members, organizing itself as a cooperative and currently has around 350 associates.

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

This region has a long winemaking 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 in the area.