A red wine with an intense ruby color. An aroma of vanilla, coffee, chocolate, cassis and violets. Very soft integrated tannins with good acidity. And medium-long aftertaste.
The Castelão, Touriga Nacional and Touriga Franca indigenous grape varieties offer the Periquita Reserve a character of sweet fruits, hints of blueberries, violets and a certain spiciness.
Food pairing
Delicious with red meat dishes, game dishes and hard cheeses
Grapes: Castelão (54%), Touriga Nacional (28%), Touriga Franca (18%)
Fermentation for 7 days at a constant temperature of 26°C.
8 months in French and American oak (new).
Alcoholcontent
13%vol
pH: 3,47
Store & Serve
Serve between 14 ° C
Can be drunk up to 8 years after harvest year.
Critics & Awards
3,9/5 - Vivino (1325 reviews)
90/100 - Wine Enthusiast Tasted: Mar 2023
With smooth, dark fruits, this latest Reserva vintage of Fonseca's popular brand is rounded and packed with black currant and berry flavors. Tannins and spice bring some complexity to the wine that should be ready to drink from later this year.