O Abanico Reserva 2021
Region: Dão
Producer: Casa Da Passarella
Literally, Abanico means ‘fan’ and does not refer to one of those summery paper fans to dissipate some heat, but to the chic fans made of expensive fabric from the Victorian period that were status symbols rather than cooling.Casa da Passarella took inspiration from the story of a Spanish noble lady who lived at the Casa long ago and also always flaunted a hand fan. With this, they emphasise the elegance of this wine.
This wine colours deep red, and has aromas of red fruits such as berries with a spicy touch.
It is a full-bodied wine, rich in tannins and has a long finish.
| Volume | 75.0 cl. |
| Grape Variety | Alfrocheiro, Touriga Nacional & Jaen |
| Drinking window | 2023-2031 |
| Alc. | 14.0% |
| Vinification | In stainless steel tank |
| Ripening | 12 months in oak barrels (both used and new) |
Waar serveer je ’m bij?
Abanico is the fan — not the summer paper kind but the Victorian status object in costly fabric. The wine behaves accordingly: twelve months in barrel, partly new, lay a layer of toast and spice over the dark fruit of Alfrocheiro and Touriga Nacional. Fourteen degrees of alcohol make it filling without setting the tannin hard.
Drie gerechten die werken
Roast beef with its juices
Lamb with cumin and coriander from the wok
Pork cheeks in red wine
Lamb with cumin and coriander from the wok
Pork cheeks in red wine
Vegetarisch
Grilled portobello with garlic and parsley
Minder geschikt bij
Light fish preparations and cold starters: it takes the plate over completely.
Voor de Portugees geïnspireerde kok
Posta de vitela à Lafões — a thick veal steak grilled with olive oil and garlic
Serveren op 16–17 °C
The producer
Casa Da Passarella
Wine has been produced on this estate for centuries, but the previous owners lost interest in winemaking. In 2008 the estate came into new hands and since then the driven Paulo Nunes has been at the head of wine production.
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