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The early bird from hot climates
Also known as Aragonez, Cenbibal, Cencibal, Tinto Fino or Tinto del Pais in Spain and Touriga Rioriz, Tinta Roriz in Portugal.
Originally from the Rioja region in Spain, this grape variety has also found favoured terroirs at other latitudes in the warm climate of the so-called "New World" wine-growing countries. It is appreciated for its astonishing richness, even in the most arid conditions. Known as "le petit précoce", or 'the little precocious', the early bird, because it ripens early, it offers the most famous Spanish wines. It is also the country's predominant grape variety. They are labelled as follows: Joven (aged or not in barrels), Crianza (24 months, including 6 months in barrels), Reserva (3 years, including 1 year in barrels) and Gran Reserva (60 months, including 48 months in barrels). The older the wine, the more powerful and structured it is, usually with a high alcohol content. These are quality wines, fruity, very pleasant in the mouth. Also called Touriga Rioriz in Portugal, it is one of the main grape varieties used in the composition of red Port wines.
Hardly planted, not part of the specifications for any appellation.
Spain, Portugal, Italy, Argentina, Chile, United States (California), Australia, South Africa,
Douro (Portugal), Ribiera del Duero, Rioja (where it is said to have originated), Toro (Spain)
Porto DOC
Beautiful ruby colour that evolves to coppery colours as it ages. Aromas of ripe red and black fruits and liquorice. The time spent in wooden casks gives aromas of vanilla, coconut, roasting or leather. Velvety on the palate, the tannins become all the more smooth the longer the wine is kept.
Sweet wine of great complexity and sweetness. Depending on the vintage, Porto lovers appreciate them for their powerful aromas (red fruits, cistus, resin, woody, spicy notes). The strong presence of tannins in its blends gives structure and longevity.
Young: Red meat and grilling, ideal for barbecuing. Mature : Leg of lamb, duck breast, red meat in sauce (stew, beef bourguignon...). Wild mushrooms
Porto can be enjoyed as an aperitif, but it is also suitable for a meal with select dishes, such as large game in sauce. Cheeses: Bleu d'Auvergne, Fourme d'Ambert, Roquefort. Dessert: Goes down a treat with chocolate or praline desserts.
In Spain, it is the country's number one planted red grape variety. It gives character to Rioja, one of the two oldest Spanish appellations (Ribera del Duero and Toros, produced in Castile and Leon).These high quality wines are aged in oak barrels for a period of time that varies from one year to the next.
Joven: intended to be drunk young, pleasantly fruity.
Crianza: aged for at least 24 months, 6 of which in casks.
Reserva: aged for 3 years, including 1 year in cask.
Gran Reserva: Aged for 5 years of which 4 years were in casks. These are rare to find.
Also called Touriga Rioriz in Portugal, it is one of the main grape varieties used in the composition of the famous red Porto wines (the two styles are Twany and Ruby). It is blended with Touriga Nacinal, Touriga Franca and Tinta Barroca.
Also known as Aragonez, Araggonès, Cenbibal, Cencibal, Tinto Fino or Tinto del Pais in Spain. Roriz, Touriga Rioriz in Portugal, Escobera, Polomino Negro, Tinta de Toro...in Spain.
