Classic blend wine, Abanico Reserva is born from different vineyards of Casa da Passarella. Based on a wide range of indigenous varieties, respecting the balance of the different plots.
Tasting Notes
Colour: Opaque purple red.
Nose: Spicy notes of black pepper with hints of red fruits
Palate: Rich and concentrated, this has great depth of flavor, which is sustained by wood influence. With its powerful structure and flavors of dark plum skins and ripe berries. It has a distinctly structured and dense finish. This wine finely accompanies red meats, roast beef and grilled meats.
Grape Varieties: Alfrocheiro, Touriga Nacional and Jaen
History of Casa da Passarella
Casa da Passarella was founded in 1892, before Dão was demarcated as a wine region (in 1908), and are founders of the region.
Casa da Passarella’s founder, Amand D’Oliveira made his fortune in Brazil then returned home to found a winery (the eponymous ‘Casa’ is a Brazilian-style pile). Nowadays, Passarella is a holding of 100 hectares, 60 of which are vine land (much of it around 100 years’ vine age) divided into seven different vines, and each vine has got unique characteristics – not only with different exposures but also with an amazing and original diversity of varieties. The several wines of Casa da Passarella are exclusively born from these “magnificent seven” vines.
It is also here that the brand’s originality lies: more than a blend of varieties, we are talking about a blend of vines – which makes Casa da Passarella’s wines unique, an absolute reflection of its “terroir”.
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