Frasqueira Sercial 1988
Barbeito Frasqueira Sercial was produced from grapes that were pressed in a continuous press. This wine aged using the traditional "Canteiro" process for 10 years in French oak casks. Beautiful aromas of caramelized dried fruits, sultanas and resin. On the palate it has a creamy, mineral texture, with firm dryness. Fresh long finish.
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Frasqueira Sercial 1988
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Tasting Notes from Celtic Whiskey Shop and Wines on the Green
Nose
Aromas of caramelized dried fruits, sultanas and resin.
Colour
Color with greenish golden tones.
Tasting Notes from the Producer
Flavour
In the mouth it has a creamy, mineral texture, with firm dryness. Fresh long finish.
Fact Sheet
Fluid
75cl
Grape Variety
Sercial
Alcohol %
20%
Country
Portugal
Producer
Barbeito
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.
