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Structure

Bodyfull
Tanninfirm
Acidityhigh
Sweetnessdry
Finishlong
Oakoak aged

Drinking window

Latest scored vintage 2018: best 2023 to 2033.

vintage5 yrs15 yrs17 yrs

Critic scores

CriticVintageScore
Wine Spectator reviewed 2021201891/100

Scores as published by each critic for the vintage shown.

In the glass

Full-bodiedFirm tanninHigh acidityDryLong finish

What it pairs with

With cheese

Queijo Terrincho Velho Our pick The Velho is hard and firm with a strong flavour and a paprika-rubbed rind, so it needs structure. These dry Douro reds are full-bodied with firm tannin and high acidity, which hold their own against it.

How to serve Quinta do Vallado Reserva Field Blend

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

The Reserva Field Blend comes from Vallado's old mixed-variety vineyards.

  1. 2004First 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.

Tags

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