{"id":20901,"date":"2026-04-09T16:16:04","date_gmt":"2026-04-09T14:16:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.portugalskiswiat.com\/sklep\/uncategorized\/cabeca-de-toiro-d-o-c-tejo-reserva\/"},"modified":"2026-04-10T09:44:57","modified_gmt":"2026-04-10T07:44:57","slug":"cabeca-de-toiro-d-o-c-tejo-reserva","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/www.portugalskiswiat.com\/en\/sklep\/drinks\/wine\/cabeca-de-toiro-d-o-c-tejo-reserva\/","title":{"rendered":"CABE\u00c7A DE TOIRO D.O.C. Tejo Reserva"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"flex flex-col items-center\">\n<div id=\"response-886099c1-fa30-4fa4-92c8-38a4812260ad\" class=\"relative group flex flex-col justify-center w-full max-w-[var(--content-max-width)] pb-0.5 items-start\">\n<div class=\"message-bubble relative rounded-3xl text-primary min-h-7 prose dark:prose-invert break-words prose-p:opacity-100 prose-strong:opacity-100 prose-li:opacity-100 prose-ul:opacity-100 prose-ol:opacity-100 prose-ul:my-1 prose-ol:my-1 prose-li:my-2 last:prose-li:mb-3 prose-li:ps-1 prose-li:ms-1 w-full max-w-none\" dir=\"auto\">\n<div class=\"relative\">\n<div class=\"thinking-container mb-2\">\u00a0<\/div>\n<div class=\"relative\">\n<div class=\"relative response-content-markdown markdown [&amp;_a:not(.not-prose)]:text-current [&amp;_a:not(.not-prose):hover]:text-primary [&amp;_a:not(.not-prose):hover]:decoration-primary [&amp;_a:not(.not-prose)]:underline [&amp;_a:not(.not-prose)]:decoration-primary\/30 [&amp;_a:not(.not-prose)]:underline-offset-2 [&amp;_h2:not(.not-prose):first-child]:mt-0 [&amp;_h3:not(.not-prose):first-child]:mt-0 [&amp;_h4:not(.not-prose):first-child]:mt-0\">\n<p class=\"break-words last:mb-0 max-md:leading-[155%] max-md:mb-4 max-md:last:mb-0\" dir=\"auto\"><strong class=\"font-semibold\">Cabe\u00e7a de Toiro D.O.C. Tejo Reserva<\/strong> (English: <strong class=\"font-semibold\">Cabe\u00e7a de Toiro Tejo DOC Reserva<\/strong>) is a Portuguese red wine from the <strong class=\"font-semibold\">Tejo<\/strong> wine region (formerly known as Ribatejo), located just east of Lisbon. The name \u201cCabe\u00e7a de Toiro\u201d translates to <strong class=\"font-semibold\">\u201cHead of the Bull\u201d<\/strong> in English.<a class=\"no-copy inline text-nowrap print:hidden py-[2.5px] ps-2 pe-2 rounded-full align-[0.5px] bg-surface-l1 text-[13px] leading-none font-medium !text-fg-secondary hover:!text-fg-primary visited:text-fg-secondary focus:outline-none !no-underline hover:!no-underline citation\" href=\"https:\/\/www.reversewinesnob.com\/cabeca-de-toiro-reserva\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" data-state=\"closed\">\u2060<\/a><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"font-semibold text-xl max-md:font-display max-md:text-[19px] max-md:leading-[155%] max-md:tracking-[0px] max-md:mb-3 max-md:mt-3\" dir=\"auto\">Producer and Origin<\/h3>\n<ul class=\"marker:text-secondary\" dir=\"auto\">\n<li class=\"break-words whitespace-pre-wrap [&amp;&gt;ul]:whitespace-normal [&amp;&gt;ol]:whitespace-normal\"><strong class=\"font-semibold\">Producer<\/strong>: Primarily associated with <strong class=\"font-semibold\">Caves Velhas<\/strong> (part of Enoport Wines \/ Cavipor group), from the <strong class=\"font-semibold\">Quinta de S\u00e3o Jo\u00e3o Batista<\/strong> estate in Brogueiro, Torres Novas, Tejo region.<\/li>\n<li class=\"break-words whitespace-pre-wrap [&amp;&gt;ul]:whitespace-normal [&amp;&gt;ol]:whitespace-normal\"><strong class=\"font-semibold\">Classification<\/strong>: Tejo DOC (Denomina\u00e7\u00e3o de Origem Controlada) Reserva.<\/li>\n<li class=\"break-words whitespace-pre-wrap [&amp;&gt;ul]:whitespace-normal [&amp;&gt;ol]:whitespace-normal\"><strong class=\"font-semibold\">Vintage examples<\/strong>: Commonly available in 2016\u20132021 vintages (e.g., 2018, 2019, 2020), with characteristics consistent across recent years.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 class=\"font-semibold text-xl max-md:font-display max-md:text-[19px] max-md:leading-[155%] max-md:tracking-[0px] max-md:mb-3 max-md:mt-3\" dir=\"auto\">Grape Varieties<\/h3>\n<p class=\"break-words last:mb-0 max-md:leading-[155%] max-md:mb-4 max-md:last:mb-0\" dir=\"auto\">It is typically a <strong class=\"font-semibold\">blend<\/strong> of:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"marker:text-secondary\" dir=\"auto\">\n<li class=\"break-words whitespace-pre-wrap [&amp;&gt;ul]:whitespace-normal [&amp;&gt;ol]:whitespace-normal\"><strong class=\"font-semibold\">Castel\u00e3o<\/strong> (also known as Jo\u00e3o de Santar\u00e9m) \u2013 indigenous Portuguese variety,<\/li>\n<li class=\"break-words whitespace-pre-wrap [&amp;&gt;ul]:whitespace-normal [&amp;&gt;ol]:whitespace-normal\"><strong class=\"font-semibold\">Touriga Nacional<\/strong> \u2013 iconic Portuguese grape,<\/li>\n<li class=\"break-words whitespace-pre-wrap [&amp;&gt;ul]:whitespace-normal [&amp;&gt;ol]:whitespace-normal\"><strong class=\"font-semibold\">Syrah<\/strong> \u2013 international variety adding structure and spice.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"break-words last:mb-0 max-md:leading-[155%] max-md:mb-4 max-md:last:mb-0\" dir=\"auto\">Typical proportions in many vintages: approx. <strong class=\"font-semibold\">34% Syrah, 33% Castel\u00e3o, 33% Touriga Nacional<\/strong>. Some special editions may be 100% Touriga Nacional.<a class=\"no-copy inline text-nowrap print:hidden py-[2.5px] ps-2 pe-2 rounded-full align-[0.5px] bg-surface-l1 text-[13px] leading-none font-medium !text-fg-secondary hover:!text-fg-primary visited:text-fg-secondary focus:outline-none !no-underline hover:!no-underline citation\" href=\"https:\/\/www.reversewinesnob.com\/cabeca-de-toiro-reserva\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" data-state=\"closed\">\u2060<\/a><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"font-semibold text-xl max-md:font-display max-md:text-[19px] max-md:leading-[155%] max-md:tracking-[0px] max-md:mb-3 max-md:mt-3\" dir=\"auto\">Winemaking and Ageing<\/h3>\n<p class=\"break-words last:mb-0 max-md:leading-[155%] max-md:mb-4 max-md:last:mb-0\" dir=\"auto\">The wine undergoes ageing for <strong class=\"font-semibold\">9 months in French oak barrels<\/strong>, which adds complexity, spice, and subtle toasty notes while keeping residual sugar very low (&lt; 5 g\/L, making it dry). Alcohol content is usually around <strong class=\"font-semibold\">13\u201313.5%<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"font-semibold text-xl max-md:font-display max-md:text-[19px] max-md:leading-[155%] max-md:tracking-[0px] max-md:mb-3 max-md:mt-3\" dir=\"auto\">Tasting Notes (Typical Profile)<\/h3>\n<ul class=\"marker:text-secondary\" dir=\"auto\">\n<li class=\"break-words whitespace-pre-wrap [&amp;&gt;ul]:whitespace-normal [&amp;&gt;ol]:whitespace-normal\"><strong class=\"font-semibold\">Appearance<\/strong>: Defined garnet colour, sometimes with violet hues; medium to full-bodied.<\/li>\n<li class=\"break-words whitespace-pre-wrap [&amp;&gt;ul]:whitespace-normal [&amp;&gt;ol]:whitespace-normal\"><strong class=\"font-semibold\">Aroma<\/strong>: Intense and aromatic \u2013 black fruits (blackberry, black plum, blueberry, cherry), dark spice, pepper, leather, allspice, espresso, sweet tobacco, and toasty oak notes.<\/li>\n<li class=\"break-words whitespace-pre-wrap [&amp;&gt;ul]:whitespace-normal [&amp;&gt;ol]:whitespace-normal\"><strong class=\"font-semibold\">Palate<\/strong>: Vigorous, luscious, and harmonious. Layers of ripe black fruits, firm but balanced tannins, good acidity, spicy and peppery wood influences. It feels rich and solid with a juicy, fruit-forward finish and savoury\/herbal undertones.<\/li>\n<li class=\"break-words whitespace-pre-wrap [&amp;&gt;ul]:whitespace-normal [&amp;&gt;ol]:whitespace-normal\"><strong class=\"font-semibold\">Style<\/strong>: Bold yet balanced, full-bodied red with structure that allows some ageing potential while being approachable when young. Critics often describe it as spicy, oaky, and well-integrated.<a class=\"no-copy inline text-nowrap print:hidden py-[2.5px] ps-2 pe-2 rounded-full align-[0.5px] bg-surface-l1 text-[13px] leading-none font-medium !text-fg-secondary hover:!text-fg-primary visited:text-fg-secondary focus:outline-none !no-underline hover:!no-underline citation\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wineenthusiast.com\/buying-guide\/enoport-2020-cabeca-de-toiro-reserva-red-tejo\/?srsltid=AfmBOoqK6RltTMKBQ_ZGhz9ql5mIJAsGED_8RTKYQ6LkhhJshOYJxvzM\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" data-state=\"closed\">\u2060<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 class=\"font-semibold text-xl max-md:font-display max-md:text-[19px] max-md:leading-[155%] max-md:tracking-[0px] max-md:mb-3 max-md:mt-3\" dir=\"auto\">Food Pairing Suggestions<\/h3>\n<p class=\"break-words last:mb-0 max-md:leading-[155%] max-md:mb-4 max-md:last:mb-0\" dir=\"auto\">Excellent with grilled meats, barbecues, roasted red meats, mature cheeses, game, or tomato-based dishes. It pairs well with hearty Portuguese cuisine.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"font-semibold text-xl max-md:font-display max-md:text-[19px] max-md:leading-[155%] max-md:tracking-[0px] max-md:mb-3 max-md:mt-3\" dir=\"auto\">Ratings and Value<\/h3>\n<ul class=\"marker:text-secondary\" dir=\"auto\">\n<li class=\"break-words whitespace-pre-wrap [&amp;&gt;ul]:whitespace-normal [&amp;&gt;ol]:whitespace-normal\">Frequently scores <strong class=\"font-semibold\">90\u201391 points<\/strong> from critics (e.g., Wine Enthusiast).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>\u00a0 Cabe\u00e7a de Toiro D.O.C. Tejo Reserva (English: Cabe\u00e7a de Toiro Tejo DOC Reserva) is a Portuguese red wine from the Tejo wine region (formerly known as Ribatejo), located just east of Lisbon. 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