Fiuza
Estate Bottled Tejo Babu Reserva
Wine Type: Red Wine
Country: Portugal
Region: Tejo
Grapes: Touriga Nacional & Alicante Bouschet
Winery Notes: Babu Collection aims to present Portuguese varietals in a blend with the most well-known French grapes. Ruby color with aromas of ripe plums, seductive spices with notes of chocolate. Attractive spicy ripe red berry and cherry fruit aromas, with nice freshness. Smooth palate with soft tannins and good structure.
Vinification: Controlled temperature fermentation in open tanks at 25ºC, with hand plunging, followed by 3 months aging in oak barrels and 2 months aging in bottle
Food Pairing: Recommended with red meat, pasta dishes, BBQ and mature cheese.
Wine Enthusiast: “Finely textured and rich in structure as well as black fruits, this is full of blackberry and black plums flavors. The wine’s richness is balanced by underlying tannins and acidity. Drink from 2022.”
90 points, Wine Enthusiast (2016, 2018, 2019)