Quinta do Montalto Red, Vinha da Malhada - 2022

Name: Quinta do Montalto Red, Vinha da Malhada
Brand: Quinta do Montalto
SKU: 27340
Price: 11.96 USD
Availability: InStock

Item # 27340 750mL

A carefully blended combination of Baga, Touriga Nacional, and Tinta Roriz. This soft red overflows with jammy red fruits, lifting acidity, and round tannins. A solid companion for broiled steak, peppers, and onions.

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$143.52 $129.17/ Case of 12

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Color

Red

Vintage

2022

Country

Portugal

Region

Lisbon

Producer

Quinta do Montalto

Grape Variety

Touriga Nacional

Baga

Tinta Roriz

Production Methods

Organic

Certified Organic

Wine made from grapes grown without synthetic pesticides, fertilizers and herbicides in the vineyard. Certified in the country of origin.

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Quinta do Montalto, Vinha da Malhada

It’s easy enough to find an approachable European wine farmed according to organic practices. But finding one in an old world style from an estate the same family has been farming since 1880... for under $10 a bottle? Please take note. Vinha da Malhada is a classically constructed Portuguese dry red wine. Its assemblage of native Port varietals--think Touriga Nacional and Baga with some Aragonez (a.k.a. Tempranillo) thrown in for good measure--elicits aromas of forest floor, anise, and spice. Each sip is pleasantly dry and complemented with well-behaved tannins. I am amazed at the level of care that has gone into this bottle and the complexity of the result. Fans of earth-driven and Spanish (or Portuguese) wine, take heed.

- SS

Glossary

Baga

A red grape that is mostly associated with central Portugal's Bairrada region, often made into rosé. Varietal wines made from Baga are generally dark and quite tannic: the best vintages produce truly age-worthy reds.

Portugal

The Dão and the Douro are the most important regions as far as red Portuguese table wine is concerned. Douro wines tend to be a bit fuller and fleshier than their Dão counterparts, which are generally lighter and higher in acidity. Reds from both regions are dense, rustic, and well-balanced. They also show their terroir quite clearly, and represent a great alternative to the modern fruit-driven style. Vinho Verde is Portugal’s most famous white wine. Literally translated as "green wine," it...