Lagoalva Tejo - Vale da Oliveira - Red - 2023

Wine:

A blend of Touriga Nacional and Syrah, the 2023 Tejo Vale da Oliveira Red is a smooth, elegant wine with aromas of spice and stone fruit. Fine tannins and subtle aging bring added delicacy, shaping a silky, focused, and refined profile. A perfect introduction to Touriga Nacional—approachable, polished, and full of charm.

Vinification:

Mechanical harvested. Traditional vinification in stainless steel vats. Aged for 4 to 6 months in French and American oak barrels.

Color:

Bright ruby red.

Nose:

Delicate aromas of red and black fruits with spicy nuances.

Palate:

A rich and powerful structure, a concentrated and sunny juice offering delicate and silky tannins.

Temperature:

Serve at 14 to 16°C.

Food and wine pairing:

Spit-roasted beef rib, duck parmentier, spiced pulled pork.

Cellar aging:

From now until 2031

North of Lisbon, in the heart of Ribatejo, Quinta da Lagoalva produces high-quality wines in a unique setting where vineyards share the land with cattle, forestry, and grain farming.

This expansive estate, home to 50 hectares of vines, embodies all the hallmarks of excellence—crafting characterful cuvées that honour local grape varieties, with a near-perfect balance of quality and value.