Structure

Bodyfull
Tanninmedium
Aciditymedium
Sweetnessdry
Finishlong
Oakoak aged

Drinking window

Best 3 to 20 years from vintage.
vintage3 yrs20 yrs22 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 in the header is our own.

In the glass

Full-bodiedMedium tanninMedium acidityDryLong finish

Aroma: black plum, bergamot, violet, fine vanilla, cocoa, spice

Palate: full and round, silky varietal and oak tannin, distinctive weight

Deep red with purple reflections: a delicate nose of black plum, bergamot and violet married to fine vanilla, cocoa and spice, full and round in the mouth.

What it pairs with

  • Red meat and roasts
    The estate names carnes vermelhas e assados directly for this wine at 16C to 18C.
  • Roast goat
    A round Reserva with silky tannin is the regional pairing for roast kid.
  • Cured cheese
    Cocoa and spice give it enough depth for a strong cheese course.

Facts

Producer
Quinta das Camélias · visiting guide
Grapes
Touriga Nacional, Alfrocheiro, Jaen
Classification
DOC Dão Reserva
Oak
Six months in medium-toast French and American oak
ABV
13.8%
Drinking window
3-20 from vintage

Frequently asked about Quinta das Camélias Reserva

What does Quinta das Camélias Reserva taste like?

The estate describes a deep red colour with purple reflections, a very delicate aroma with good presence of black plum, bergamot and violet married to fine vanilla, cocoa and spices, and a full, round mouth with silky tannins from the varieties and the oak.

When should I drink Quinta das Camélias Reserva?

The estate says it can be kept for a further twenty years and recommends serving at 16C to 18C.

What grapes are in Quinta das Camélias Reserva?

Touriga Nacional, Alfrocheiro and Jaen, at 13.8 percent alcohol.

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