Reserva DOC Telheiro Santos 2019
A full-bodied, captivating Douro red with an intense, elegant finish.
Made from Touriga Nacional, Tinta Roriz and Touriga Franca, it has notes of ripe red fruit, subtle jam and a smoky touch from the well-integrated wood. On the palate, it reveals soft tannins, good structure and a balanced alcoholic presence. Ideal with intense, fragrant dishes such as traditional smoked meats, roast meats or wild mushrooms.
Suggestions:
Jardineira with good smoked meats (Salpicão de Trás os Montes), stews of Boletus Edulis or Piniculas, a stew of Morchelas and trumpets of death. It also goes well with a custard or boy pudding (Cantarelos); Roast kid with chestnuts; Chestnut soup with toasted ham; Smoked and stewed Miscaros and Paprika; Veal Figs (marinated).
Environment:
This wine wants a cheerful, rich atmosphere, and can be tasted in a volante setting, or seated in front of a live fire with soft ambient light, where the flames or the atmosphere created by the flames and the warm breeze from a fireplace create some movement in the air. The space can be "lit up" by a game of projecting images of warmth and fading shadows of guests with a glass in their hand. Avoid zenithal light, although sunset light is excellent company with this wine.
