2021 Quinta do Gradil '1492' Tinto

50% Tannat and 50% Touriga Nacional. Fermented in stainless steel vats, before 70% of the lot is then aged in French oak barrels.

Tasting Notes

The wine reveals deep aromas such as notes of smoke, blackberries and wild berries. Full bodied and brimming with black fruits, this wine can stand up to some quite bold and strong foods. The tannin is softened by aging in oak but it keeps that lovely fruit ripeness so try this alongside a burger and fries, sausage, casseroles, BBQ chicken, lasagna or pizza and roast lamb. For vegetarian options, think lentils, roasted root vegetables, eggplant and mushroom dishes.

About Quinto do Gradil

Quinta do Gradil is located not far from the foothills of the western slope of the Serra de Montejunto, between Vilar and Martim Joanes. Considered one of the oldest, if not the oldest, estate of the county of Cadaval, Quinta do Gradil has a strong wine tradition that has been going on for centuries. The property consists of a noble chapel adorned by an artistically decorated turret, a housing estate, a wine cellar and an agricultural area of ​​200 hectares occupied with wine and fruit productions. Quinta do Gradil was acquired in the late 90’s by the grandsons of António Gomes Vieira, a precursor of the family’s wine tradition since 1945. The new owners started the process of reconversion of the entire vineyard area in 2000, varieties of higher quality. The cellar underwent improvements, and a deep redesign was planned over the next two years, and the recovered carriages gave way to a gathering room. The mansion and chapel, at a very advanced stage of degradation when the Quinta was acquired by the new owners, were cleaned and now are in the process of being recovered.