Porta dos Cavaleiros tinto 2019
Region: Dão
Producer: Caves São João
Why we chose this wine
The Bairrada region, where Caves São João is located, has the ideal cool climate to produce excellent Espumantes. The knowledge of a French oenologist from Champagne was called upon, so the quality was right the first time.In the early 1950s, the range was expanded to include wines from the Bairrada and neighbouring Dão. The former are marketed under the 'Frei João' label, while the Dãos are labelled as 'Porta dos Cavaleiros'.
This is a soft full-bodied wine with aromas of ripe red fruits and ripened plums.
This is a soft full-bodied wine with aromas of ripe red fruits and ripened plums.
| Volume | 75.0 cl. |
| Grape Variety | Touriga Nacional, Jaen & Alfrocheiro |
| Drinking window | 2020-2027 |
| Alc. | 13.0% |
| Vinification | - |
| Ripening | - |
Waar serveer je ’m bij?
Caves São João has been building wines meant for keeping since the fifties, and Porta dos Cavaleiros is the best known of them. A classic Dão blend of Touriga Nacional, Jaen and Alfrocheiro at medium weight: body enough for a main course, with the earthy, lightly spiced note that marks the region.
Drie gerechten die werken
Beef braised in dark beer
Grilled chicken thighs with paprika
Beef with oyster sauce and broccoli from the wok
Grilled chicken thighs with paprika
Beef with oyster sauce and broccoli from the wok
Vegetarisch
Ratatouille from the oven
Minder geschikt bij
Dishes with a lot of acidity, a vinaigrette or anything with vinegar: they pull the fruit out of the wine.
Voor de Portugees geïnspireerde kok
Rancho à moda da Covilhã — stew of chickpeas, pasta, beef and pork from the Serra da Estrela
Serveren op 15–16 °C
The producer
Caves São João
In 1920, 3 brothers of the Costa family founded the wine trade Caves São João. The intention was to distribute wines from the Douro but they soon began their own production of sparkling wines.
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