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Wine Details
Price:
$30.00 per bottle
Description:
This is the third in line of Mike Brown 's Portuguese varietals produced right there in Santa Ynez Valley. Sourced from vineyards in Los Olivos this is classic example of southern European style wine. Tinta Cao (pronounced sayo ), which translates as ‘red dog', is one of the varietals typically used for Port production. The table wine version is both flavorful and complex. It is light in color with a soft berry nose and mild spice. It has a nice solid finish and its light body makes it a great food compatible wine. Given the mild yet fruity flavors of this wine we suggest you save some bottle to have with your Thanksgiving turkey dinner. It is a perfect match
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Varietal Definition
Tinto Cao:
Portuguese red grape variety which is used for port wine. Grows in small bunches, the grapes are medium sized with a thick skin. The difference with the other port grapes is that it produces wines with a lower alcohol concentration. Just like the Touriga Nacional it is less productive with regard to total crop size turnover. It is especially used in the port blends for its flowery aroma and fruity taste. Smallest of all port varieties, but growing in popularity.
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