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Structure
Drinking window
Latest scored vintage 2018: best 2023 to 2033.
vintage5 yrs15 yrs17 yrs
Critic scores
| Critic | Vintage | Score |
|---|---|---|
| Wine Spectator reviewed 2021 | 2018 | 91/100 |
Scores as published by each critic for the vintage shown.
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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Fine tannins carry red meat. -
Aged cheese
Structure for cheese.
How to serve Quinta do Vallado Reserva Field Blend
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
The Reserva Field Blend comes from Vallado's old mixed-variety vineyards.
- 2004: First Reserva Field Blend
Facts
- Producer
- Quinta do Vallado · visiting guide
- Grapes
- Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca, Tinta Roriz, Sousao
- Classification
- DOC Douro
- Oak
- Aged around 14 months in French oak
- ABV
- 14.5%
- Price
- EUR 28 to 42 at retail
- Drinking window
- 5 to 15 from vintage
- First vintage
- 2004
Frequently asked about Quinta do Vallado Reserva Field Blend
What does Quinta do Vallado Reserva Field Blend taste like?
Structurally full-bodied, firm tannins, high acidity with a long finish. An old-vine field-blend Reserva, ripe and structured with savoury spice and the estate's hallmark freshness.
When should I drink Quinta do Vallado Reserva Field Blend?
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 Vallado Reserva Field Blend?
Roast lamb is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Grilled beef and Aged cheese. Structure and herbs with lamb.
Is Quinta do Vallado Reserva Field Blend 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 Vallado Reserva Field Blend?
The blend is Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca, Tinta Roriz, Sousao. The wine is classified as DOC Douro.
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