Full Review

São Luiz

São Luiz
2021 Colheita Tinto, Douro

Pair this wine with:
Beef Pork

Category: Other Portuguese Red

Date Tasted:
Country: Portugal
Alcohol: 13%
91 Points
Gold Medal
Exceptional
$15
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São Luiz
2021 Colheita Tinto, Douro

Pair this wine with:
Beef Pork

Category: Other Portuguese Red

Date Tasted:
Country: Portugal
Alcohol: 13%
Dusty garnet color. Funky aromas and flavors of dark chocolate cherry nut bar, spicy black raspberry tart, cloth-wrapped cheese rind, and hint of asphalt with a silky, bright, fruity medium-to-full body and an effortless, appealing, medium-long finish with accents of pencil shavings, toasted coconut, and crushed violet with chewy, fine tannins. A harmonious marriage of Old Word balance, ripe fruit, and deft oak; will cover many bases at the table.

Tasting Info

Wine Glass Style: Juicy & Smooth, Old World, Oaky & Savory
Aroma Aroma: dark chocolate cherry nut bar, spicy black raspberry tart, cloth-wrapped cheese rind, and hint of asphalt
Taste Flavor: Same as aromas with accents of pencil shavings, toasted coconut, and crushed violet
Sweetness Sweetness: Fruity
Enjoy Enjoy: Now-3 years with food and on its own
Recipes Pairing: Ribs, Beef Teriyaki, Steak Fajitas
Bottom Line Bottom Line: A harmonious marriage of Old Word balance, ripe fruit, and deft oak; will cover many bases at the table.

The Producer

Sogevinus Fine Wines, SA

The Producer

Their Portfolio

86 São Luiz 2023 Colheita Branco, Douro 13% (Portugal) $15.00.
91 São Luiz 2021 Colheita Tinto, Douro 13% (Portugal) $15.00.
88 São Luiz 2023 Colheita Rosé, Douro 12.5% (Portugal) $15.00.
88 São Luiz 2022 Muros De Tinto Blend, Douro 12.5% (Portugal) $14.00.
92 Veedha 2020 Tinto 2021, Douro 13% (Portugal) $14.00.

Other Portuguese Red

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Serve in a Zinfandel Wine Glass
Red wines in Portugal are often made from the same varieties as those used in the production of Port, such as Touriga Nacional and Tinta Cao. The wines are deeply colored, quite ripe with black fruits, notes of chocolate and peppercorns, and balanced acidity. Prices range from value oriented to expensive, due to limited availability. Pair these reds with hearty foods such as stews, roast pork and pepper steak.

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