Quinta do Perdigão Jaen Red 2018

Quinta do Perdigão Jaen Red 2018 is a Portuguese red wine from the Dão, made entirely from Jaen by Quinta do Perdigão in Silgueiros. Jaen is the same grape as Spain's Mencía, and in the Dão it makes some of the most charming, easy-going reds. A lovely bottle for people who like Pinot Noir or Beaujolais.

Tasting notes

Jaen is known for soft tannins, red fruit such as raspberry and cherry, floral notes and a gentle spice. On the Dão's granite it stays fresh and fine. With several years in bottle, the 2018 adds savoury, earthy tones while keeping its smooth, silky texture.

Food pairing

Try it with roast chicken, grilled pork, mushroom risotto, cod with chickpeas, or a plate of chouriço and bread.

About Quinta do Perdigão

Quinta do Perdigão is an estate in Silgueiros, in the heart of the Dão, that bottles single-variety reds alongside its blends, plus an Encruzado white and a rosé. Its current list runs from older Reserva and Tinto vintages to recent whites and rosés.

Good to know

• Serve at 15-17 °C. Keeps 3 days once opened, cork back in.
• 75 cl bottle, Dão DOC, vintage 2018.
• A fun bottle to compare with the Alfrocheiro from the same estate. Ask us about it at our bar in Graça.