Quinta da Lapa Nana Reserva 2017 75cl
Tasting Note
Juicy with a smooth texture, balanced mouthfeel with bright acidity. Good tannic structure. Plenty of ripe, red fruit with a touch of pepper & herb right on the mid palate. Develops to a warm spice & chocolate finish. It is a great wine now with aging potential for the next 6 years. Proud to get 90 Points on the Wine Enthusiast award in 2022.
This wine can be laid down for up to 6 years. Really interesting creaminess on the finish as well! Easy drinking & easy crowd pleaser!
Producer
Quinta da Conceição da Lapa was acquired in 1706 by D. Lourenço de Almeida from Captain Bartolomeu Lobo da Gama, for the sum of 11.500 silver crusades. A unique location where the best land was chosen among the fertile hills to the East of Montejunto mountain, a territory that is now part of the Tejo Wine Region.
D. Lourenço, son of the Count of Avintes was the great reformer & developer of Quinta da Lapa. He chose the highest ground of his vast estate to build a manor house with its chapel, farm buildings & an important wine cellar in order to produce the best wines from the surrounding vineyards. This reform dates from 1733 & almost three centuries later the estate underwent yet another much needed improvement. This included building a new winery & replanting the vineyards both with traditional local varietals & a selection of international grapes that best thrive in their terroir. The outcome of all their hard work shows as their wines have consistently earned important medals & awards at both international & domestic wine competitions.
Country: Portugal | Region: Tejo | Alcohol: 14% | Grapes: Touriga Nacional, Castelão, Alicante Bouschet | Vegetarian | Vegan | Low Sulphur | Sustainable