{"id":21699,"date":"2026-03-02T19:01:38","date_gmt":"2026-03-02T18:01:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.portugalskiswiat.com\/sklep\/uncategorized\/q-ta-do-casal-branco-d-o-c-tejo-reserva-2\/"},"modified":"2026-05-11T07:41:53","modified_gmt":"2026-05-11T05:41:53","slug":"q-ta-do-casal-branco-d-o-c-tejo-reserva-2","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/www.portugalskiswiat.com\/en\/sklep\/drinks\/wine\/q-ta-do-casal-branco-d-o-c-tejo-reserva-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Q.TA DO CASAL BRANCO D.O.C. Tejo Reserva"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>QUINTA DO CASAL BRANCO Reserva Red<\/strong> (also known as <strong>Quinta do Casal Branco Reserva Tinto<\/strong>) is a premium red wine from <strong>Quinta do Casal Branco<\/strong>, a historic family-owned estate (founded in 1775) in the <strong>Tejo DOC<\/strong> region (Central Portugal, near Almeirim on the Tagus River&#8217;s left bank). The estate covers 1,100 hectares (with ~130\u2013140 ha of vineyards on sandy, flat moorland soils) and focuses on elegant, balanced wines blending Portuguese tradition with modern international appeal. <\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Key characteristics:<\/h3>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Grape varieties<\/strong>: Red blend, typically including <strong>Alicante Bouschet<\/strong>, <strong>Touriga Nacional\/Franca<\/strong>, <strong>Castel\u00e3o<\/strong> (Trincadeira), <strong>Syrah\/Shiraz<\/strong>, and sometimes <strong>Cabernet Sauvignon<\/strong> (exact proportions vary by vintage, but often a mix emphasizing structure and fruit).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Style<\/strong>: Reserva red \u2013 modern profile with ripe fruit, subtle oak aging (e.g., 12 months in French oak barrels for smoky\/toasty notes), firm yet approachable tannins, and good aging potential.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Recent vintages<\/strong>: Commonly <strong>2021<\/strong> (widely available and reviewed); alcohol around <strong>13.5\u201314%<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Color<\/strong>: Intense ruby\/red with garnet hints.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Aromas<\/strong>: Ripe red and black fruits (red fruit jam, black plum, wild berries, blackberries), subtle spice (black pepper), smoky\/toasty notes from oak, and occasional balsamic or chocolate hints.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Palate<\/strong>: Full of fruit, soft and fresh entry, evident barrel notes, defined\/sweet tannins providing body and structure, velvety texture, balanced acidity, harmonious, persistent finish. Fruity yet elegant with good volume. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Official\/producer notes<\/strong>: Often described as &#8220;fruity, soft and fresh with sweet tannins that provide body. Pleasant and persistent.&#8221; Emphasizes harmony, ripe fruit, and subtle oak integration for a modern Tejo expression. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Ratings<\/strong>: Around <strong>3.7\u20133.9\/5<\/strong> on Vivino (based on user reviews); praised for excellent quality-price ratio, food-friendliness, and value.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Food pairing<\/strong>: Grilled\/red meats, game, stews, charcuterie, hard cheeses, or spicy dishes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Serving temperature: 16-18C.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p>This Reserva highlights Tejo&#8217;s potential for approachable yet sophisticated reds from fertile, river-influenced terroir \u2013 great for everyday elegance or short-term cellaring.<\/p>\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>QUINTA DO CASAL BRANCO Reserva Red (also known as Quinta do Casal Branco Reserva Tinto) is a premium red wine from Quinta do Casal Branco, a historic family-owned estate (founded in 1775) in the Tejo DOC region (Central Portugal, near Almeirim on the Tagus River&#8217;s left bank). 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