Structure

Bodyfull
Tanninfirm
Acidityhigh
Sweetnessdry
Finishlong
Oakoak aged

Drinking window

Latest scored vintage 2017: best 2021 to 2032.
vintage4 yrs15 yrs17 yrs

Critic scores

CriticVintageScore
Wine Spectator reviewed 2020201790/100

Scores as published by each critic for the vintage shown.

In the glass

Full-bodiedFirm tanninHigh acidityDryLong finish

What it pairs with

How to serve Quinta da Romaneira Tinto

Allow 95 minutes from open to pour.

  1. Open and decant. Open 90 minutes before serving and pour into a decanter to aerate.
  2. Serve at 16-18°C. Cellar temperature (16-18°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
  3. Glassware. Use a large Bordeaux-style glass: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
  4. Pair with. Roast lamb, Grilled beef, Aged cheese. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.

History

Romaneira makes DOC Douro reds alongside its luxury hotel on one of the region's most scenic stretches of river.

  1. 2004: Modern estate-bottled Romaneira reds begin

Facts

Producer
Quinta da Romaneira · visiting guide
Grapes
Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca, Tinta Roriz, Tinta Barroca
Classification
DOC Douro
Oak
Aged around 14 months in French oak
ABV
14.0%
Price
EUR 18 to 30 at retail
Drinking window
4 to 15 from vintage
First vintage
2004

Frequently asked about Quinta da Romaneira Tinto

What does Quinta da Romaneira Tinto taste like?

Structurally full-bodied, firm tannins, high acidity with a long finish. A polished estate red from the large historic Romaneira property between Pinhao and Alijo, ripe and fresh with fine tannins and cedar spice.

When should I drink Quinta da Romaneira Tinto?

Drink 4 to 15 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.

What food pairs with Quinta da Romaneira Tinto?

Roast lamb is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Grilled beef and Aged cheese. Structure and herbs with lamb.

Is Quinta da Romaneira Tinto vegan?

No: the producer uses traditional animal-derived fining agents (typically egg whites or isinglass) during clarification, so the wine is not vegan.

What grapes are in Quinta da Romaneira Tinto?

The blend is Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca, Tinta Roriz, Tinta Barroca. The wine is classified as DOC Douro.

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