500,00 €
The property’s 61 hectares of vines are spread across the rich clay-limestone soils that dominate the gentle hills of this estate. The entire vineyard is dry farmed, meaning no irrigation is used. Here, three of the world’s most reputed red grape varietals—Touriga Nacional, Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot—are planted and meticulously cared for. These grapes are vinified using gravity flow winemaking, producing our most emblematic red wine, which can stand shoulder to shoulder with the finest red wines in the world.
LOCATION: S. Lourenço do Bairro, Bairrada, Portugal (DOC Bairrada)
TERROIR: Atlantic influenced climate, protected by the Caramulo and Bussaco Hills. Vineyards planted at high density (up to 6172 plants per hectare) on gentle hills of clay-limestone soils. Completely dry farmed.
VARIETALS: 45% Cabernet Sauvignon, 35% Touriga Nacional, 20% Merlot
SERVING TEMP: Serve between 16-18 Cº. Decant 15 minutes before service.
STORAGE: In a cool dry place (12 a 14 Cº) away from direct sunlight and without big fluctuations in temperature.
AGEING ABILITY: It is ready to drink now, but it will evolve positively up to 2030-35.
Deep dark core with very narrow ruby rim. Presents aromas of conserved black fruit with some notes of mint and green pepper, wrapped in light spicy notes from the oak, which gives many layers of depth. It is a full bodied wine, with an elegant fresh acidity and smooth tannins. It lingers in the palate for minutes.
| region | Bairrada |
|---|---|
| production | 2013 |
| country | Portugal |
| color | Red |
| Brand | Principal |
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Fladgate Wines –
Ana Isabel Pereira, in her tasting note for Público, emphasises the ‘fresh, black fruit’, ‘depth and concentration’ and ‘vibrant acidity and a very long finish’ of Principal Grande Reserva Red 2013. Its high quality and unique characteristics earned it 96 points.
Fladgate Wines –
93 points – James Suckling – “This is showing lovely berry-fruit character like mulberries and blackcurrants alongside coffee beans, chili-chocolate and wet earth. It’s medium-bodied, supple and well integrated with softened tannins. Cabernet sauvignon, touriga nacional and merlot. Drink now or hold”.
Fladgate Wines –
92 points – Wine Spectator – “Aging gracefully, this expressive red is fresh and harmonious. Notes of bay leaf, cedar and espresso are a fragrant overtone for ripe black currant and black olive flavors enmeshed with fine-grained tannins. This shows good focus and length through to the finish of milled pepper and graphite. Cabernet Sauvignon, Touriga Nacional and Merlot. Drink now through 2030. 100 cases imported.”