About Pinteivera Tinto Douro 2014
The Pinteivera Tinto Douro 2014 opens with a deep garnet hue and a complex aromatic profile that speaks clearly of its Douro Valley origins. On the nose, ripe black cherry and dried plum mingle with hints of violets and a subtle iron-like minerality characteristic of the schist soils of the Douro. With time in the glass, warm notes of dark chocolate and a whisper of dried herbs emerge. On the palate, this wine is structured and generous, with concentrated dark fruit flavors supported by firm but well-integrated tannins that have softened beautifully with the 2014 vintage's age. A core of blackberry, cassis, and fig is framed by earthy undertones and a touch of graphite. The wine's natural acidity keeps everything lively and balanced, lending it a sense of precision amid its richness. The finish is long and warming, leaving a pleasant impression of dried fruit, slate, and a faint note of tobacco.
Full BodydryServe 16–18°C
- structured
- earthy
- tannic
- mineral
- concentrated
- complex
Sommelier's Notes
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Flavour Profile
Primary
- black cherry
- dried plum
- blackberry
- cassis
- fig
Secondary
- dark chocolate
- graphite
- dried herbs
- schist minerality
Finish
Long and warming with lingering notes of dried fruit, slate, and a subtle tobacco earthiness that speaks to the wine's Douro heritage.
Food Pairings
- slow-roasted lamb with rosemary and garlic
- Iberian charcuterie and aged Manchego
- grilled beef ribeye with chimichurri
- wild mushroom risotto
- braised oxtail with root vegetables
- hard sheep's milk cheese
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