Quinta do cardo Qta cardo red 2022

A dry red wine from Portugal, made with Touriga Nacional, Tinta Roriz (Tempranillo) and Touriga Franca from the 2022 vintage. A quick word on the grape: Touriga Nacional is Portugal's most prized red grape, giving deeply colored, structured wines with violet aromatics, blackberry and firm, age-worthy tannins; it is a cornerstone of Port and Douro reds. There's Tinta Roriz (Tempranillo) in the blend too: the Portuguese name for Tempranillo, contributing firm structure and dark-fruit depth to Douro reds and Port. 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. Pour it with grilled steak, lamb or a slow-cooked stew and it'll feel right at home. Best enjoyed at cool room temperature.