Contador de Estórias - The story teller

I have come across Manz Wine a while ago and for some strange reason I haven't had any in, I can confidently say, years! So I was really happy when Max decided to bring home two of their wines. Contador de Estórias and Dona Fátima. 

The weather really took a turn here in London and red wines are the theme currently, so lets start with Contador. 




A blend of Syrah (60%), Touriga Nacional (30%) and Petit Verdot (10%). This wine really hit home for me, not being able to go home during these crazy times is making me really homesick so if I can put my hands on anything Portuguese, I will grab it and call it my own! 

Winemaking process:
Wine is fermented in stainless steel tanks with skin maceration for 3 weeks. Then 70% of the wine is aged in stainless steel vats (which allows the wine to keep its fruity character and freshness), and 30% aged in French oak (tannic structure, cedar notes) and American oak (vanilla, coffee, toast notes) for 12 months. 

Aromas:
From the region of Setúbal, this beauty has all of those aromas that I grew up smelling. Blackberries, damsons and prunes well balanced with some sweet spices, vanilla, hints of pine tree and leather arms chairs. Its full-bodied, with great acidity and silky tannins. 

Food pairing:
I have had it on its own this time, which I totally recommend doing if you love to curl up on the sofa with a large glass of full-bodied red whilst watching some Moscow Noir TV series, by the way...great stuff you should look it up; then this is your wine. 

I am sure it'll pair really nice with some grilled meats, cured meat/cheese platters and tomato sauces dishes. 

You can find it currently in Oddbins, if you are in London UK. Grab yourself a bottle and let me know if you enjoyed the wine. 

Chat soon, 

Vanessa 




Comments

  1. Unknown3 October 2020 at 09:14

    Love this wine! Great review.. Cheers!

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  2. Max4 October 2020 at 06:37

    Is this a blend? Because blends give me headaches

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