Insurgente, Dão - 2016

Name: Insurgente, Dão
Brand: Not Applicable
SKU: 57475
Price: 18.96 USD
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Item # 57475 750mL

A 50/50 blend of Touriga Nacional and Alrocheiro that shows supple texture and solid tannins on the palate. This comes from older vines high up in the Dão region in the heart of Portugal due south of the Douro Valley.

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Color

Red

Vintage

2016

Country

Portugal

Region

Dão

Producer

Not Applicable

Grape Variety

Alfrocheiro

Touriga Nacional

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Glossary

Alfrocheiro

A Portuguese red grape of cloudy origin, Alfrocheiro was once thought to be a relative of Pinot Noir. Today, Portugal is indeed considered to be the birthplace of the grape, and it plays an important role in the red wines of the Dão (though it is also found in Alentejo, Ribatejo and Palmela). In spite of being a relative youngster among the other prominent grapes of the Dão, Alfrocheiro is highly regarded by winemakers due to the quality of the wines it yields. Sometimes known as Tinta...

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...