In the glass
What it pairs with
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Roast beef
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Fine tannins suit red meat. -
Grilled lamb
Ripe fruit with lamb. -
Aged cheese
Structure carries cheese.
How to serve Quinta do Tedo Finineza Douro Tinto
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 beef, Grilled lamb, Aged cheese. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
Tedo makes organic DOC Douro reds alongside its Port.
- 1992 — Estate revived under organic farming
Facts
- Producer
- Quinta do Tedo
- Grapes
- Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca, Tinta Roriz
- Classification
- DOC Douro
- Oak
- Aged around 12 months in French oak, organically grown fruit
- ABV
- 14.0%
- Price
- EUR 14 to 20 at retail
- Drinking window
- 3 to 10 from vintage
- First vintage
- 2000
Scores
- Wine Spectator 88 (2018 vintage, reviewed 2021)
Frequently asked about Quinta do Tedo Finineza Douro Tinto
What does Quinta do Tedo Finineza Douro Tinto taste like?
Structurally full-bodied, medium tannins, high acidity with a medium finish. An organic Douro red from the Tedo estate, ripe and fresh with fine tannins and dark fruit.
When should I drink Quinta do Tedo Finineza Douro Tinto?
Drink 3 to 10 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 Tedo Finineza Douro Tinto?
Roast beef is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Grilled lamb and Aged cheese. Fine tannins suit red meat.
Is Quinta do Tedo Finineza Douro 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 do Tedo Finineza Douro Tinto?
The blend is Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca, Tinta Roriz. The wine is classified as DOC Douro.