In the glass
What it pairs with
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Roast lamb
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Structure and herbs with lamb. -
Grilled beef
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Firm tannins carry red meat. -
Aged cheese
Concentration for cheese.
How to serve Quinta do Portal Grande Reserva
Allow 95 minutes from open to pour.
- Open and decant. Open 90 minutes before serving and pour into a decanter to aerate.
- Serve at 16-18°C. Cellar temperature (16-18°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
- Glassware. Use a large Bordeaux-style glass: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
- Pair with. Roast lamb, Grilled beef, Aged cheese. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
Grande Reserva is the flagship red of Quinta do Portal near Sabrosa.
- 2000 — First Grande Reserva vintage
Facts
- Producer
- Quinta do Portal
- Grapes
- Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca, Tinta Roriz
- Classification
- DOC Douro
- Oak
- Aged around 14 to 18 months in French oak
- ABV
- 14.5%
- Price
- EUR 25 to 40 at retail
- Drinking window
- 5 to 15 from vintage
- First vintage
- 2000
Scores
- Wine Spectator 90 (2017 vintage, reviewed 2020)
Frequently asked about Quinta do Portal Grande Reserva
What does Quinta do Portal Grande Reserva taste like?
Structurally full-bodied, firm tannins, high acidity with a long finish. An oak-aged Pinhao valley red, ripe and structured with dark fruit and cedar, from the architect-designed Portal estate.
When should I drink Quinta do Portal Grande Reserva?
Drink 5 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 do Portal Grande Reserva?
Roast lamb is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Grilled beef and Aged cheese. Structure and herbs with lamb.
Is Quinta do Portal Grande Reserva 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 do Portal Grande Reserva?
The blend is Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca, Tinta Roriz. The wine is classified as DOC Douro.