Grande Reserva Douro DOC

Avidagos Grande Reserva Douro DOC 75 cl

Avidagos Grande Reserva Douro DOC from Quinta dos Avidagos is a concentrated Grande Reserva cuvée from the Douro, vinified from Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca, Tinta Roriz, Tinta Barroca and other classic grape varieties of the region. Avidagos Grande Reserva combines the power and depth of ripe Douro fruit with the structure of extended ageing: following temperature-controlled fermentation, the wine matures for at least 24 months in French oak barriques. This results in a full-bodied red wine with dark fruit, supporting tannins, fine spice and barrique influence that gives the wine depth and ageing potential without obscuring its origin. In the glass, it shows a deep ruby-red colour. On the nose, ripe berries and fruits such as cassis, cherries and blackberries unfold, complemented by subtle vanilla notes. On the palate, it is dense, full-bodied and structured, with dark fruits, chocolate, tobacco, well-integrated oak influence and a long finish.

Producer: Quinta dos Avidagos

Quinta dos Avidagos is located in the Douro region of Portugal, near Santa Marta de Penaguião. The estate is family-owned and has a long tradition of viticulture. The family’s history is closely linked to several quintas in the Douro, whose sites are shaped by steep slopes, schist and granite soils, and the River Douro. In the past, the grapes were traditionally sold to Port houses before the estate began developing its own wine production in 1996. Today, Quinta dos Avidagos combines several Douro sites with modern cellar technology and traditional elements such as working with granite lagares. The focus is on wines made from indigenous Portuguese grape varieties that combine fruit, structure and expression of origin.

Avidagos Grande Reserva 2019 in Detail

Aromas & Character (Bouquet & Palate)

Colour: Deep ruby red.

Aroma: Ripe berries and fruits such as cassis, cherries and blackberries, complemented by subtle vanilla notes.

Character: Dense, full-bodied and structured, with dark fruits, chocolate, tobacco, supporting tannins and well-integrated barrique influence.

Food Pairing & Occasions

Pairs well with: Roasted or grilled red meat, braised roasts and matured hard cheese.

Ideal for: Beef, lamb, grilled dishes, braised dishes, powerful meat dishes, matured hard cheese and relaxed meals with a mature Grande Reserva from the Douro.

Packaging & Presentation

Avidagos Grande Reserva Douro DOC is offered in an original wooden case of 3 bottles. The wooden case enhances the refined presentation and is also suitable for storing several bottles.

Further Recommendations & Categories

• Red wines from Portugal
• Wines from Quinta dos Avidagos

FAQ

What stylistically defines Avidagos Grande Reserva?
Avidagos Grande Reserva is a full-bodied Grande Reserva cuvée from the Douro with ripe dark fruit, cassis, cherries, blackberries, subtle vanilla notes, chocolate and tobacco. Ageing for at least 24 months in French oak barriques supports structure, depth and ageing potential.

How is Avidagos Grande Reserva vinified?
The wine is fermented under temperature control and then aged for at least 24 months in French oak barriques. This allows ripe fruit, tannins, toasted aromas, vanilla notes and spice to combine in a dense, balanced structure.

What role do the grape varieties play in Avidagos Grande Reserva?
Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca, Tinta Roriz, Tinta Barroca and other classic Douro grape varieties contribute colour, dark fruit, fullness, tannins, spice and structure to the cuvée. Together, they produce a full-bodied red wine with good ageing potential.

At what temperature should Avidagos Grande Reserva be served?
16-18°C is ideal, allowing cassis, cherries, blackberries, subtle vanilla notes, chocolate, tobacco, tannins and barrique influence to show in balanced expression.

What drinking phase is Avidagos Grande Reserva 2019 currently in?
Avidagos Grande Reserva 2019 is currently showing a developed, powerful yet harmonious phase. Dark fruit, barrique influence, tannins and spice notes are becoming increasingly integrated, while the structure continues to give the wine tension and length. With an ageing potential of up to 15 years, it can be enjoyed with pleasure now and still has further development potential with good storage.

What does Avidagos Grande Reserva pair best with?
Avidagos Grande Reserva pairs well with roasted or grilled red meat, braised roasts and matured hard cheese. It is also well suited to lamb, beef, powerful grilled dishes and slowly braised meat dishes.

What characterises the Douro DOC origin for red wines?
The Douro is characterised by steep vineyard terraces, schist and granite soils, as well as marked climatic differences within the region. These conditions support red wines with ripe fruit, concentration, tannin structure and good aromatic depth.

What is the significance of ageing in French oak barriques?
The ageing of at least 24 months in French oak barriques supports the wine’s structure, texture and spice. The barrique influence complements the dark fruit with vanilla notes, toasted aromas, chocolate and tobacco and contributes to the ageing potential of the Grande Reserva.

Discover Avidagos Grande Reserva Douro DOC

Avidagos Grande Reserva Douro DOC from Quinta dos Avidagos combines classic Douro grape varieties with ripe dark fruit, supporting tannins, subtle vanilla, chocolate, tobacco and at least 24 months of ageing in French oak barriques. A full-bodied, structured Grande Reserva from the Douro that pairs well with roasted or grilled red meat, braised roasts and matured hard cheese.