2008 Rio Real Reserva - Sensi Wines (Quinta Do Gradil) - Lisboa, Portugal
Gold Medal - Indy International Wine Competition 2010
Gold Medal - Top Portugese Red Wine - 2011 Dallas Morning News / Texas Sommelier Competition
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Portuguese SERIES | SensiWine
2008 Rio Real Reserva | Vinho Regional Lisboa
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COLOR
Deep burgundy garnet
PALATE
Bright cherry fruit with hints of blackberry jam, spicy white pepper and a touch of cinnamon combine in a luscious medium bodied wine.
BOUQUET
An interesting mix of spicy berry flavors and French Oak overtones.
FOOD PAIRINGS
Spaghetti Bolognese, Hard Cheeses & Prosciutto or Serrano Ham.
WINE DETAILS
Winemaker - Quinta Do Gradil 13.5% Alcohol by Vol. 3.50 pH 8.0 g/L Res. Sugar
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WINE NOTES
Red Portuguese table wines are known for the sum of their final blends being better than each part as a whole. In the Rio Real Reserva we have a 1 + 1 + 1 = 4 (Not three). One part mature vine Syrah is presented as the concentrated base of this wine to which we added both Tinta Roriz and Touriga Nacional to bring forth additional structure and complexity. The wine region of Lisboa, formerly known as Estremadura, is located mainly to the East and North of the grand city of Lisboa with a small section of the VR located just to the South of city. A region deeply rooted in history, this area straddles the Atlantic Ocean allowing cool ocean breezes to slowly ripen the rich, red fruit.
AWARDS
Gold Medal - Top Portugese Red Wine - 2011 Dallas Morning News / Texas Sommelier Competition Gold Medal - Indy International Wine Competition 2010 Silver Medal - Tasters Guild International Wine Judging 2010
Silver Medal - San Francisco International Wine Competition 2010
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Manufacturer: Sensi Wines
SKU: 855940000418
UPC: 855940000418
Unit of Measure: Bottle