Silk & Spice, Red Blend, Portugal, 2022

Overview of the Wine
Silk & Spice represents the exceptional flavors made possible by Portugal’s diverse terroir, indigenous grapes and the exotic spices and aromas discovered on the ‘Silk and Spice’ routes to the far east in the 1500’s. This is a red blend of deep, rich layers, characterized by aromas of ripe red fruit with hints of vanilla, mocha and spices. 

The label illustrates a reinterpretation of an original 15th century map from the Age of Discovery. It details the Bay of Bengal, the Portuguese coat of arms and a historic caravel of the time, all symbolizing the bravery of the maritime explorers who journeyed into the unknown and shared with the world spices like nutmeg, cinnamon and pepper, and fabrics like silk.

This is a wine meant to be discovered.

Grape / Blend
40% Touriga Nacional, 30% Alicante Bouschet, 30% Baga

Origin
Vinho de Portugal, Portugal

Winemaker's Tasting Notes
This easy drinking red wine is a modern expression of the spices discovered on the 'Spice Route' by Portuguese explorers in 1498. These explores opened up the Western world to exciting new flavors such as nutmeg, cinnamon, cloves and pepper. The wine has extraordinary, rich flavors born of Portugal’s indigenous grapes and unique terrain. Silk & Spice has recieved 90+ points from the Wine Enthusiast for 4 years in a row! 

Intense, deep ruby color, with a bright red rim. The predominant flavors are ripe, cooked black fruits. Sweet notes of vanilla and hints of mocha. The first impression in the mouth is rich and full. Excellent balance of tannins and acidity, with a long, smooth finish. This wine's balanced profile and smooth flavour make it suitable for enjoying on its own or with meals. It is excellent paired with grilled meat or tomato-based dishes such as lasagna and pizza.

90 Points - Wine Enthusiast
One of a range of wines celebrating Portuguese explorers to Asia, this has licorice aromas, rich tannins that are smoothly integrated into the black, spicy fruit. Drink now.

Product size: 750ml