Po de Poeira tinto 2022
Region: Douro
Producer: Jorge Moreira (Poeira)
Why we chose this wine
This is the 2nd wine of Poeira, from the same north-facing slope as the top wine, but from a part with younger vines (planting 2001). This makes for a lighter and more accessible version, but still with the distinct character that Jorge expresses in his wines. Like the top wine, he does not feel the urge to polish the structure too much and gives free rein to the wild, rough nature of the Douro. The location of the vineyard (Terra Feita near Provesende in the Cima Corgo) has been highly regarded for many years.
The grapes of the south-oriented slope are invariably part of the blend that Taylor's uses for his Vintage Porto. The other side is shaded for most of the day, supplying grapes that are therefore of no interest to Taylor's. Jorge who make slightly less concentrated wines to give the soil every opportunity to tell the terroir story, takes full advantage of it.
The grapes of the south-oriented slope are invariably part of the blend that Taylor's uses for his Vintage Porto. The other side is shaded for most of the day, supplying grapes that are therefore of no interest to Taylor's. Jorge who make slightly less concentrated wines to give the soil every opportunity to tell the terroir story, takes full advantage of it.
| Volume | 75.0 cl. |
| Grape Variety | touriga franca, tinta roriz, tinta cao, touriga nacional |
| Drinking window | 2024-2036 |
| Alc. | 14.5% |
| Vinification | partly in open granite fermentation tanks and partly in stainless steel |
| Ripening | in wooden barrels for 12 months |
Waar serveer je ’m bij?
The same north slope as the great Poeira, but from the part with younger vines, planted in 2001. That makes it more approachable without losing the combination of elegance and spice. Fermented partly in open granite vats, partly in steel, and a dozen months in wood. Fourteen and a half degrees: the warmest bottle of the house, and still the acidity holds up.
Drie gerechten die werken
Grilled bavette with chimichurri
Shoulder of lamb with dried apricot
Roast pork neck with fennel seed
Shoulder of lamb with dried apricot
Roast pork neck with fennel seed
Vegetarisch
Roasted sweet potato with harissa and lime
Minder geschikt bij
Light dishes and cold starters: the alcohol is too much for them.
Voor de Portugees geïnspireerde kok
Posta de vitela no forno com batata — veal from the oven with potatoes, the Sunday plate of the Douro
Serveren op 16 °C
The producer
Jorge Moreira (Poeira)
Jorge Moreira bought a small vineyard in 2001 that no one else was interested in. Against the grain, he made his Poeira there.
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