Wine Picos do Couto Grande Escolha Red 2016 75cl

Region: Tabua, Dão, Portugal

Alcohol content: 15.5%
Grape varieties: Touriga-Nacional (60%), Tinta-Roriz (10%) and Jaen (30%)
Serve between 16ºC and 18ºC

Tasting notes:
Ruby red color. On the nose it presents a complex and earthy fragrance with notes of orange blossom and black fruit. On the palate it is a full-bodied, concentrated and opulent wine, with hints of ripe and dried fruit, balsamic notes such as red plums and blackberries.

Storage and serving advice:
Store the bottle lying down at a temperature of 15°C.

Serve at a temperature of 16°C to 18°C.

Food pairing:
Red meats, game, cured meats and soft cheeses.

Winemaking:
From a selection of grapes grown at Fazenda Picos do Couto.

The grapes are hand-picked at the perfect moment of ripeness, combined to create this superior quality wine, aged for 18 months in French oak barrels.
Winemaking by Eng. Carlos Silva

Reviews and awards:
16.5 points Revista de Vinhos
Gold Medal Concours Mondial de Bruxelles 2014 (Other vintages)
Silver Medal Concours Internacional de Vinos Madrid 2012 (Other vintages)
Silver Medal Decanter World Wine Awards 2012 (Other vintages)
Recommended by the International Wine Challenge 2012 (Other vintages)

Contains sulfites.