Casa Ferreirinha
Casa Ferreirinha Reserva Especial Douro
4.5
Expert Rating
4.2
Regularly Reviewed
WINE DESCRIPTION
Casa Ferreirinha Reserva Especial Douro is a full-bodied red wine from the Douro Valley in Portugal. It has aromas of ripe blackberry, blueberry and plum, with subtle notes of black pepper and tobacco. On the palate, it has a velvety texture, with ripe tannins and a long, lingering finish. A great accompaniment to red meats, it is a fantastic choice for an evening dinner.
NOTES FROM VINOVOSS SOMMELIER
This Casa Ferreirinha Reserva Especial Douro Tinto is a youthful, vibrant wine with intense aromas of ripe fruits, cherry, and blackberry.On the palate, it is full-bodied and well-structured with a supple texture and notes of dark berries, leather, and spices. The finish is long and lingering, with a hint of toasty oak and earthy minerality. Overall, a delicious and complex expression of the Douro region.
EXPERT RATING
4.5
DRINKING WINDOW
Now
2054
Profile
Sweetness:
Dry
Dry
Lusciously Sweet
Alcohol:
High
Very Low Alcohol
Very High
Intensity:
Pronounced
Subtle
Powerful
Body:
Rich
Light Bodied
Full Bodied
Acidity:
Refreshing
Soft
Crisp
Tannin:
Firm
No Tannin
Grippy
GRAPES (3)
Touriga Nacional
Touriga Franca
ORIGINS
Winery: Casa Ferreirinha
Region: Douro
The Douro Valley in Portugal is one of the oldest and most iconic wine regions in the world. Located in the north of the country, the region is renowned for its stunning scenery and its production of world-class fortified wines.
The Douro Valley was first demarcated in 1756 and originally applied only to port production. It was extended to include table wine in 1979, with the first glimmer of the region’s potential for non-fortified still red wines appearing when port shippers Casa Ferreirinha launched Barca Velha in 1952. The focus on table wines did not take hold until the 1990’s, following Portugal’s accession to the EU.CUSTOMER RATING
4.2
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