{"id":20903,"date":"2025-12-16T16:38:52","date_gmt":"2025-12-16T15:38:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.portugalskiswiat.com\/sklep\/uncategorized\/cabeca-de-toiro-d-o-c-tejo-grande-reserva-2\/"},"modified":"2026-04-10T09:53:39","modified_gmt":"2026-04-10T07:53:39","slug":"cabeca-de-toiro-d-o-c-tejo-grande-reserva-2","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/www.portugalskiswiat.com\/en\/sklep\/drinks\/wine\/cabeca-de-toiro-d-o-c-tejo-grande-reserva-2\/","title":{"rendered":"CABE\u00c7A DE TOIRO D.O.C. Tejo Grande Reserva"},"content":{"rendered":"

Cabe\u00e7a de Toiro D.O.C. Tejo Grande Reserva 2018<\/strong> (English: Cabe\u00e7a de Toiro Tejo DOC Grande Reserva 2018<\/strong>) is a premium Portuguese red wine from the Tejo<\/strong> region (formerly Ribatejo), produced by Enoport United Wines<\/strong> (under the Caves Velhas brand) from the Quinta de S\u00e3o Jo\u00e3o Batista<\/strong> estate in Brogueiro, Torres Novas. The name \u201cCabe\u00e7a de Toiro\u201d means \u201cHead of the Bull\u201d<\/strong> or \u201cBull\u2019s Head.\u201d<\/p>\n

Grape Varieties<\/h3>\n

This Grande Reserva is a blend of:<\/p>\n

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  • Touriga Nacional<\/strong> \u2014 40%<\/li>\n
  • Syrah<\/strong> \u2014 30%<\/li>\n
  • Cabernet Sauvignon<\/strong> \u2014 30%<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    These emblematic varieties contribute structure, fruit intensity, and complexity.<\/p>\n

    Winemaking and Ageing<\/h3>\n

    The wine is aged for 12 months in French oak barrels<\/strong>, which integrates spicy and toasty oak notes with the fruit while maintaining balance. It is a dry wine (residual sugar below 5 g\/L). Alcohol content is typically 14\u201314.5% vol.<\/strong> Harvest comes from carefully selected plots at Quinta S. Jo\u00e3o Batista.<\/p>\n

    Tasting Notes (2018 Vintage)<\/h3>\n
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    • Appearance<\/strong>: Intense garnet colour.<\/li>\n
    • Aroma<\/strong>: Deep and complex, with balsamic notes, slight floral hints, plum, spices, and forest fruits. Subtle oak integration adds vanilla and toasted nuances.<\/li>\n
    • Palate<\/strong>: Smooth and elegant structure with very fine, mature tannins. Layers of black and forest fruits (including damson and sweet plum), peppered spice, good acidity, and a long, persistent, harmonious finish. It feels rich yet balanced, with excellent evolution potential.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      Critics describe it as a step above the standard Reserva \u2014 more refined, with superior depth and polish thanks to the longer oak ageing and selected grapes.<\/p>\n

      Food Pairing Suggestions<\/h3>\n

      Excellent with structured Mediterranean dishes, game meats, feathered game, roasted or grilled red meats with mild aromatic seasonings, and mature cheeses. Serve at 18\u00b0C<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

      Awards and Ratings<\/h3>\n

      The 2018 vintage (and similar Grande Reserva releases) has received strong recognition, including:<\/p>\n

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      • Robert Parker \u2014 up to 91 points<\/li>\n
      • Wine Enthusiast \u2014 up to 92 points<\/li>\n
      • Gold medals at Challenge International du Vin and Concours Mondial de Bruxelles<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

        It is considered a high-quality, limited-production wine offering excellent value in the $15\u201330 range depending on the market.<\/p>\n

        Additional Notes<\/h3>\n

        This is the higher-tier \u201cGrande Reserva\u201d version compared to the standard Cabe\u00e7a de Toiro Reserva (which often uses Castel\u00e3o instead of Cabernet Sauvignon and shorter ageing). The 2018 vintage is noted for its ripe fruit, balanced oak, and ageing potential. There are also commemorative editions (e.g., 25 Years) under the same line.<\/p>\n\n\n

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        Cabe\u00e7a de Toiro D.O.C. Tejo Grande Reserva 2018 (English: Cabe\u00e7a de Toiro Tejo DOC Grande Reserva 2018) is a premium Portuguese red wine from the Tejo region (formerly Ribatejo), produced by Enoport United Wines (under the Caves Velhas brand) from the Quinta de S\u00e3o Jo\u00e3o Batista estate in Brogueiro, Torres Novas. The name \u201cCabe\u00e7a de […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":19377,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":[],"product_brand":[1419],"product_cat":[1094,1097],"product_tag":[1374,1356],"class_list":{"0":"post-20903","1":"product","2":"type-product","3":"status-publish","4":"has-post-thumbnail","6":"product_brand-enoport","7":"product_cat-drinks","8":"product_cat-wine","9":"product_tag-barrel-aged","10":"product_tag-grande-reserva","12":"first","13":"instock","14":"purchasable","15":"product-type-simple"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.portugalskiswiat.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product\/20903","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.portugalskiswiat.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.portugalskiswiat.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/product"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.portugalskiswiat.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=20903"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.portugalskiswiat.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/19377"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.portugalskiswiat.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=20903"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"product_brand","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.portugalskiswiat.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_brand?post=20903"},{"taxonomy":"product_cat","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.portugalskiswiat.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_cat?post=20903"},{"taxonomy":"product_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.portugalskiswiat.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_tag?post=20903"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}