Casa Relvas, Évora - Visit to the Winery with Tasting of Portuguese Grape Varieties and Tapas
Visit to the Casa Relvas wine production cellar, with tasting of 5 single-varietal wines, tapas, and olive oils.
Profile
Structure
Drinking window
Best 6 to 15 years from vintage.
vintage6 yrs15 yrs17 yrs
Critic scores
No critic score is published for this bottle that we can cite with a reviewer, a vintage and a review year, so none is shown. The rating above is our own.
In the glass
What it pairs with
- Alentejo black pork secretos Full body and firm tannin cut through fat.
- Wild boar stew Structured tannins match game's richness.
- Aged cheese A firm cheese for a firm-tannin red.
With cheese
History
23 Barricas is Herdade dos Grous' top-tier red, selected from a fixed number of barrels each vintage.
Facts
- Producer
- Herdade dos Grous · visiting guide
- Grapes
- Touriga Nacional, Syrah, Aragonez
- Oak
- Selected from 23 barrels, aged in new French oak
- ABV
- 14.5%
- Price
- EUR 30-40 at retail
- Drinking window
- 6-15 from vintage
Frequently asked about 23 Barricas
What does 23 Barricas taste like?
Named for the number of barrels selected for the blend, this is Herdade dos Grous' top red, more concentrated and oak-driven than the estate range.
When should I drink 23 Barricas?
Drink within 6-15 from vintage. Younger bottles benefit from 30-60 minutes of decanting; older ones should be poured carefully off any sediment.
What food pairs with 23 Barricas?
Alentejo black pork secretos and Wild boar stew are the strongest matches. Full body and firm tannin cut through fat.
What grapes are in 23 Barricas?
23 Barricas is a blend of Touriga Nacional, Syrah, and Aragonez.
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