Red Wine Pape 2020, 75cl Dão
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Red Wine
Pape
2020, 75cl
Dão

38,39€
approx. £32.54

Touriga Nacional, Field Blend

  Red: Complex

 13%

 2022-2032

 Serve at 16º-18º

4.2 /5
1413 ratings

 

O Produtor, tasting note published in January 27th 2022

PaPe is an intriguing blend of Baga and Touriga Nacional, offering a unique expression of Portuguese terroir. On the nose, it opens with an elegant bouquet of black cherries, blackberries, and plums, intertwined with floral hints of violet and a subtle earthy note. There are also nuances of dried herbs, cedar, and a touch of spices, likely from the oak aging.

On the palate, the wine is full-bodied and structured, with firm tannins providing a solid backbone. The Baga grape contributes vibrant acidity and a rustic character, while the Touriga Nacional adds depth, richness, and a velvety texture. Flavors of ripe black fruits dominate, accompanied by notes of dark chocolate, tobacco, and persistent minerality. The finish is long, with a pleasing balance of fruit, tannins, and acidity, leaving a lasting impression of power and finesse.

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Pape

This wine comes from Touriga Nacional grapes (50%) from the Passarela-Outeiro vineyard and a field blend (50%) from the Pellada vineyard. It was named Pape from the combination of “Pa” from Passarela and “Pe” from Pellada. The soil is granite with lines of clay and sand. The vines, with about 5000 plants per hectare, are located at 500 meters altitude and are between 20 and 60 years old.

Winemaking: After a careful selection, both in the vineyard and at the winery, fermentation took place in a stainless steel lagar, with controlled temperature (28º to 31º C). The cuvaison lasted 12 days, followed by 14 months of aging in Allier oak barrels.

This is a wine that will benefit from some aging, allowing the tannins to soften and the complex flavors to integrate even further. Perfect for pairing with substantial dishes such as grilled meats, game, or aged cheeses.

Allergens information

Contains sulphites.

SKU: 104326

Quinta da Pellada

The first historical references about Quinta da Pellada seem to be around 1570. The Dão wine region was established in 1908, framed by three mountain ranges – Buçaco, Caramulo and Serra da Estrela – and preserve from the Atlantic winds, the region as very special climatic conditions and this producer Alvaro Castro is one of the best Portuguese producers and unquestionable leader in Dão wine region. For the Quinta da Pellada come mainly grapes “field blend” from the old vines, but also the Touriga Nacionaland Tinta Roriz, where it discovers the intense fruit and freshness from the farm grapes that give the name to this wine.

Address

Quinta da Pellada 6270-141 Pinhanços – SEIA, Portugal