# Portuga Reserva (2021)

- **Producer:** Quinta do Conde
- **Colour:** red
- **Type:** still
- **Grapes:** Touriga Nacional
- **Region:** Lisboa, Portugal
- **Style:** Classic
- **Alcohol:** 14.0%
- **Average price:** €7
- **Contains sulphites:** No
- **When to drink:** Now or Later
- **Serving temperature:** 16–18 °C
- **Aromas & flavours:** red plum, black plum, blackberry, cloves, vanilla, cedar, chocolate, tobacco, wet leaves, dried fruit, leather, earth, caramel

## About this wine

The Portuga Reserva 2021 is a red wine from Quinta do Conde, produced in the Vinho Regional Lisboa appellation. While specific grape percentages for this vintage are not detailed, other 'Portuga Reserva Touriga Nacional' wines are 100% Touriga Nacional. The vineyards are located in Alenquer, north of Lisbon, on clay and limestone soils. The region's climate is influenced by the nearby Atlantic Ocean, providing cool winds and morning mist. Quinta do Conde is a family business with a long history in Portuguese winemaking, with the Santos Lima family actively producing wine under their label since 2005. The 2021 vintage is characterized by its fruity and flavorful profile, with integrated oak notes.

## Interesting facts

- Vineyards are situated in Alenquer, north of Lisbon.
- Soils are a mix of clay and limestone.
- Harvest is typically in the second half of September.
- The wine is aged for a period in oak barrels.

## Food pairing

The wine's medium-plus body and evident tannins are well-suited to complement the richness of proteins like lamb, beef, and duck. The wine's inherent fruitiness can echo or contrast with sauces, while herbal notes can bridge to seasoned dishes.

## Wine making process

The Portuga Reserva 2021 is produced through fermentation in cement and stainless steel vats, with temperatures controlled between 28-30°C and programmable pumping over. Maceration involves a submerged cap for 28 days. Following fermentation, the wine is aged for approximately four months in 250-liter oak barrels, which can be French, American, or Portuguese oak. Harvest for the grapes typically occurs in the second half of September, with a mix of mechanical and manual picking methods.