Adega M. Cordeiro, "Encosta do Vale Galego" 4 Castas, Tejo, Portugal 2022
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DARK FRUIT, BOLD STRUCTURE, SUAVE, SPICY TANNIN
Encosta do Vale Galego is the family passion project of Manuel Cordeiro and his son, João. Manuel’s parents grew grapes and when he retired, he built a small winery behind the family home and bought a promising vineyard to return to that tradition. This is a great example of why Portugal is known for some of the best under the radar wines in Europe; aged generously in oak, the wine reaches an impressive apex of maturity and complexity rarely found in everyday reds.
Serving Suggestions: Spit-roasted whole hog w/ all the fixins (make sure to grab a bite of crispy skin). Slowly simmered black beans & rice w/ bay leaf, garlic, onion, & peppers.
