Quinta de Saes Tobias Red

Quinta de Saes Tobias Red is a Portuguese red wine from the Dão region, made by Álvaro and Maria Castro mainly from Jaen with Touriga Nacional, from vineyards planted with mixed native grapes. It is a soft, juicy red that you can serve slightly cool, the kind of bottle that disappears quickly at a dinner with friends.

Tasting notes

Jaen, known as Mencía in Spain, gives red cherry, raspberry and a light, peppery freshness. A recent vintage was about 80% Jaen. Expect bright red fruit, gentle tannins and a clean, fresh finish, around 13%.

Food pairing

Try it with roast chicken, grilled pork, a plate of chouriço and broa, or mushrooms on toast.

About Álvaro and Maria Castro

In 1980 civil engineer Álvaro Castro inherited two neighbouring Dão estates, Quinta da Pellada and Quinta de Saes, in the foothills of the Serra da Estrela, and became one of the region's first estate bottlers. His daughter Maria joined in 2000, and they farm 44 hectares of field blends of more than 40 native grapes along biodynamic principles.

Good to know

• Serve at 14-16 °C. Keeps 2 to 3 days once opened, with the cork back in.
• 75 cl bottle.
• Ask us about it at our bar in Graça.