Adega Mayor - Caiado 2019

I am currently on a mission to get hold of as many Portuguese wines I can here in London. You'd think that it shouldn't be such a mission, but trust me, it isn't that easy either. 

Everywhere you go, the usual suspects are always there, and by all means, I love them too, but its refreshing when I came across a "new" producer. I found Adega Mayor through an Instagram post @the_Portuguese_cellar and decided to place an order with them. 

Caiado Red was my first pick. 

Aromas: It packs quite a  punch! The colour is of a dark ruby almost violet and the first swift is of pure red fruits. Its a young wine and you can almost feel its vibrancy. It reminds me of that first smell when you open a jam jar, all of those red fruit aromas, pure and concentrated. On the palate it has a silky texture and high acidity, which balances really well the fruit. The blend is of 50% Aragonez (also known as Temperanillo), 30% Trincadeira and 20% Alicante Bouchet (teinturier grape, hence the dark colour of the wine). 

Food pairing: Easily drunk on its own, but if you're having some grilled meat it would be a match in heaven!

Head to The Portuguese Cellar and place your order and take advantage of their online sale (15% off until Christmas). Hurry, before its all gone!

Until next time wine lovers.

Vanessa x