In the glass

Medium-bodiedMedium tanninMedium acidityDryMedium finish

Aroma: red cherry, plum, vanilla, cedar

Palate: ripe red fruit, light spice, smooth tannins, balanced finish

The accessible entry label from Foster + Partners-designed Portia winery at Gumiel de Izán: fresh cherry, plum and vanilla from 10 months in mixed oak, balanced and food-friendly.

What it pairs with

  • Grilled chicken with pimenton
    Medium-bodied red fruit and balanced tannins pair with well-seasoned roast chicken.
  • Pork loin with garlic and herbs
    The wine's approachable style suits clean pork with aromatic herbs.
  • Manchego fresco and tomato
    Fresh cherry and balanced acidity work well with young cheese and fresh tomato.

History

Portia Prima is the entry label from Bodegas Portia at Gumiel de Izán, housed in the striking star-shaped winery designed by Norman Foster's Foster + Partners practice and opened in 2010. The wine is made to be accessible and food-friendly for the estate's many wine-tourism visitors.

  1. 2010 — Foster + Partners-designed Portia winery opens at Gumiel de Izán
  2. 2011 — First Portia Prima vintage released

Facts

Producer
Bodegas Portia
Grapes
Tinto Fino
Classification
DO Ribera del Duero
Oak
10 months in French and American oak
ABV
14.0%
Price
EUR 14-20 at retail
Drinking window
3-9 from vintage
First vintage
2011

Tags

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