Roquette & Cazes Tinto 2022
Roquette & Cazes Tinto 2022 is a dry, full-bodied red from Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca, Tempranillo (Douro, Portugal), in the juicy, fruity reds style. Tannins are moderate and acidity fresh; oak influence is none. Good with lamb, steak, venison, beef stew. Drink now or within 15 years (to about 2037). Decant for about 1 hour. Critic score 95/100 (merchant-reported).
| Wine | Sweet | Body | From | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Defesa Touriga Nacional Syrah Alentejo, Esporao | £13.50 | |||
| Oboe Superior Tinto 2023 Oboe · Douro | £11.88 | |||
| Oboe Vinha da Parcela Tinto 2021 Oboe · Douro | £16.13 | |||
| Niepoort Vertente Tinto 2023 Niepoort · Douro | £16.13 |
Drink it now or cellar for up to 15 years. It is recommended to decant it for an hour. The Roquette & Cazes project was started in 2002 by the two families behind Quinta do Crasto and Château Lynch-Bages. The aim was to produce excellent Portuguese wines with a strong sense of identity, combining their winemaking experience and traditions. The vineyard and cellar operations are managed by Daniel Llose, Cátia Barbeta, and Manuel Lobo. The wine is a blend of mostly Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca, and Tinta Roriz. After manual harvesting, fermentation occurs at a controlled temperature in stainless steel. The use of the French délestage technique to promote contact between skins and must, combined with the Bordeaux practice of post-fermentation maceration of the skins, favors the production of a concentrated, rustic, and characterful wine that fully expresses the identity of the Douro region. The Tinto then ages for approximately 18 months in French oak. In the glass, the wine reveals a deep, dark ruby color. Its aromatic profile opens with intense notes of red fruit followed by spicy hints. On the palate, it is complex and robust, well-structured and elegant, with a balanced acidity and ripe tannins. It is concentrated and fruity with a long, delicately spicy finish. Try it with a hearty red meat stew.