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Country
PortugalPortugal
Region
Douro
Type
Red
Producer
Sogevinus Fine Wines
Winemaker
Jean-Claude Berrouet
Grapes
Touriga Nacional25%Touriga Franca25%Tinto Cão25%old vines
Alcohol
14% vol.
Bottle
750 ml

Wine profile

Red

Tannin
Sweetness

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Wine profile · Red

Tannin

Level 4 of 5 — Firm – like strong black tea

Above typical (3.2) · Typical: average of 708 reds at Vinogrande

What it is

Tannins come from grape skins, seeds and oak. They give red wines structure and ageing potential, and soften with time.

Where you feel it

On your gums, inside your cheeks and on your teeth: that rough, drying feel, like after strong black tea.

How we set this level

For this wine, the level comes from: Vinogrande's tasting sheet.

Labs measure total polyphenols (the TPI index), but that figure is rarely published. Our scale rates the amount and texture of the tannins in the mouth.

The 1–5 scale follows the WSET tasting grid. We start from the producer's technical sheet and Vinogrande's tasting notes, plus measured data where it exists, such as the alcohol on the label. Only when that is missing do we use the typical profile of the style, region or grapes, and we say so.

The 1–5 scale

  1. 1Low: silky
  2. 2Medium−: soft
  3. 3Medium: present
  4. 4Medium+: firm This wine
  5. 5High: robust

In practice, for this wine

Shines with red meat and fat: protein softens tannin. Decanting helps.

Wine profile · Red

Sweetness

Level 1 of 5 — Dry – no sugar you can taste, just fruit

In line with typical (1.0) · Typical: average of 720 reds at Vinogrande

What it is

Sweetness comes from the grape's natural sugar that did not turn into alcohol (residual sugar). A dry wine has almost none; a Port or a late-harvest wine has a lot.

Where you feel it

On the tip of your tongue, right from the first sip, and as a richer, oilier feel in the mouth. Acidity can mask it.

How we set this level

For this wine, the level comes from: Vinogrande's tasting sheet.

It is measured in grams of residual sugar per litre. General EU bands: dry up to about 4 g/L, off-dry up to 12, medium-sweet up to 45, sweet above that. On our scale: under 4 g/L = 1, up to 12 = 2, up to 45 = 3, up to 100 = 4, more = 5.

The 1–5 scale follows the WSET tasting grid. We start from the producer's technical sheet and Vinogrande's tasting notes, plus measured data where it exists, such as the alcohol on the label. Only when that is missing do we use the typical profile of the style, region or grapes, and we say so.

The 1–5 scale

  1. 1Dry: no noticeable sugar This wine
  2. 2Off-dry: a touch of sweetness
  3. 3Medium-sweet: clearly sweet
  4. 4Sweet: rich and fruity
  5. 5Very sweet: luscious

In practice, for this wine

Goes with the whole meal, from savoury to mildly spicy. Avoid sweet desserts: they make it taste bitter.

Critics & awards

Serve & enjoy

Temperature 16–18 °CIf the room is above 20 °C, 15 min in the fridge
GlassBordeaux glass
Decanting Aerate 30 min

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Description

Quinta da Boa Vista Reserva 2020 has a harmonious, intriguing composition, bringing together 25% Touriga Nacional, 25% Touriga Franca, 25% Tinto Cão and the distinctive contribution of Old Vines.

AromaOn the nose it's austere, with notes of dried vegetation dominating the aromatic profile. The fruit appears shyly at first, contributing to a restrained but promising complexity.

PalateOn the palate it stays closed, yet expressive in texture and structure. The tannins are firm and well defined, giving a serious, elegant character. The wine's tension is balanced by light minerality, with spicy and balsamic *“nuances”* adding depth.

This is a wine full of qualities, with a reserved profile suggesting great potential to develop in bottle, ideal with sophisticated dishes or enjoyed after some time in the cellar.

What to serve with this wine

Dishes calculated from this wine’s profile, grapes and region.