Lusitano Lusitano selecao red 2022

From Lusitano Lusitano Selecao in Portugal, this dry red wine blends Aragonez (Tempranillo), Trincadeira and Castelão from the 2022 vintage. About the grape — Aragonez is a southern-Portuguese name for Tempranillo, giving structured, savory reds with red and dark fruit. It's joined by Trincadeira — a Portuguese red grape prized for its spicy, dark-berry aromatics and is widely grown in the Alentejo and Douro. Portugal is a goldmine of native grapes, from the zippy whites of the green northwest to the muscular reds and legendary Ports of the Douro Valley. It's a friendly all-rounder — lovely with roast chicken, pork, mushroomy dishes or a bowl of tomatoey pasta. Pop it open at cool room temperature — a brief chill on a hot day doesn't hurt.