The Teixuga range, from the Beira producer Caminhos Cruzados, presents two new references: Teixuga Branco Dão 2015 and Teixuga Tinto Dão 2015.
The white Encruzado grape variety reigns supreme in Teixuga Branco Dão 2015, which aged for 19 months in new French oak barrels until it achieved complete integration with the barrel, revealing its structure and complexity, characteristic of this grape variety so typical of the Dão region. After bottling, Teixuga Branco Dão 2015 aged for 12 months in the bottle, as the predominant grape variety is one of those that confers the greatest aging potential in the bottle.
With a straw-yellow color and an intense aroma, according to the tasting notes signed by winemakers Carlos Vieira, Carlos Magalhães, and Carla Rodrigues, this wine also reveals aromatic complexity due to the particular aging conditions. The integration of wood stands out on the nose.
Fish stew, cataplana (a type of seafood stew), cuttlefish stew, baked cod, roast kid, cold salads, and cheeses are some of the food pairings. This wine, which should be served at a temperature between 10ºC and 12ºC, has a recommended retail price of 51 euros.
Teixuga Tinto Dão 2015
The queen grape variety of the Dão region, Touriga Nacional, predominates in Teixuga Tinto Dão 2015. This wine originates from the old vines of Quinta da Teixuga. Having aged for approximately 24 months, divided between new and used French oak barrels, this nectar presents an intense and deep color and great aromatic complexity. It should be served at a temperature between 16ºC and 18ºC. Teixuga Tinto Dão 2015 pairs well with strong cheeses, ham and sausages, as well as roast kid, oxtail stew, pork belly, or stewed partridge.
It remains to be mentioned that this red wine has an alcohol content of 14 degrees and a recommended retail price of 64 euros.
