Maria Mansa
75 cl
/
13% Vol
A stunning introductory wine to the Quinta do Noval range. This spicy and fragrant red is fresh and well-balanced, with soft approachable tannins, and delicious notes of red fruits on the palate, typical of the wines from this region.
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Maria Mansa
€20.00
Ex Tax: €16.26
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Product Details
Tasting Notes from Celtic Whiskey Shop and Wines on the Green
Colour
Deep Purple
Fact Sheet
Fluid
75 cl
Grape Variety
Touring Franca, Tinta Roriz, Touring Nacional, Tinto Cao
Alcohol %
13%
Style
Dry, Medium Bodied
Estate/Producer
Quinta do Noval
Country
Portugal
Region/AOC
Douro
Vintage
2017
Making Techniques
The wine is fermented in specially designed conical stainless steel temperature controlled vats, within a temperature range of 25-28°C. Maturation for 14 months in French oak barrels of different ages.
Closure
Cork
Cellaring/Ageing Potential
Drink now-2018
Food Matching
Food Matching
Vegetable stew, beef, blue cheese
Awards and/or Press Quotes
Concours Mondial de Bruxelles
Gold Medal
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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Customer Reviews
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