Series Bastardo 2019 (Pre-Sale)

Intro: The Series Bastardo is part of Real Companhia Velha’s "Project Series", highlighting rare, indigenous grape varieties. Bastardo (known in France as Trousseau) is featured in its purest form, one of the few single-varietal expressions of the grape in the Douro.

Region: Douro (D.O.C) | Winery: Real Companhia Velha

Grapes: Bastardo

Aging: 12 months in French Oak Barriques

ABV: 14.5% || Decant: 30-60 minutes || Serving Temp: 16-18 °C

Pairing: Wagyu Beef, Hoisin Duck, Rebouchon cheese

Tasting Notes: A very bright red, that impresses at first for its brick red colour, quirte unusual for a Douro Red. On the nose it reveals a very intense and complex fruity character with notes of wild berries, pomegranate and gooseberries. This wine primes for its intensity and elegance, showing nobility and finesse, with round firm tanins and a long, lingering finish. Offers immense adaptability for food pairing.

Rating (Complexity & Vintage Year): 93 AB