Barbeito Dry
70cl
/
19.17% Vol
A fantastic Tinta Negra and Sercial aged in French oak casks for over 5 years by Canteiro method. Aromas of dried fruit and biscuit. Clean and persistent with a long and fresh finish. Excellent as an aperitif, with olives, tapas, and cheese.
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Tasting Notes from Celtic Whiskey Shop and Wines on the Green
Nose
Aromas of dried fruit and biscuit.
Colour
Pale gold
Tasting Notes from the Producer
Flavour
Clean and persistent, finish long and fresh.
Fact Sheet
Fluid
70cl
Alcohol %
19.17%
Country
Portugal
Producer
Barbeito
Serving Suggestion
Serving Suggestion
Excellent as an aperitif, with olives, tapas and cheese.
FAQs
Dark chocolate pairs best with wines that have the structural intensity to match its bitter cocoa and tannin character without being overwhelmed. Fortified wines are the strongest match: aged Tawny Port with its dried fig, rancio, and roasted nut character is the classic pairing. Banyuls from the Roussillon, a naturally sweet Grenache based wine, is the benchmark French equivalent. A full bodied, fruit forward red such as Zinfandel or Amarone can also work, where the ripe dark fruit and spice complement the chocolate.
Many wines use animal derived fining agents during production to clarify and stabilise the liquid before bottling. Common fining agents include isinglass (derived from fish swim bladders), gelatine (bovine or porcine), casein (milk protein), and egg whites (albumin). These are added to bind suspended particles and removed before bottling, but trace quantities may remain. Vegan wines use alternatives including bentonite clay, activated carbon, or pea protein. Checking the Barnivore database or looking for a vegan certification on the label is the most reliable approach.
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