Quinta Do Gradil - 1492 Tinto 2021

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Producer	Quinta Do Gradil
Country	Portugal
Region	Lisboa
Varietal	Touriga Nacional & Tannat
Vintage	2021
Sku	12014118
Size	750ml

 

Seven centuries of winemaking—the oldest written references about Quinta do Gradil go back to 1492, although the property is even older. In the 16th century, Quinta do Gradil was a royal hunting lodge, then in the 17th century, Quinta do Gradil became a farmhouse known for producing wines. In 1765, King José I began pulling out the vineyards in the region favor of the cultivation of various cereals; Quinta do Gradil however, was able to escape this fate due to a survey concluding the land far more suited to winegrowing. The Marquises of Pombal owned the Quinta through most of the 20th century, until it was sold to Isidoro Maria d'Oliveira in 1963. Hailing from a family of wine merchants, Luís Vieira learned all the tricks of the trade from his grandfather António Gomes Vieira, and in May 1999, he purchased Quinta do Gradil. Located in what is now the municipality of Cadaval, the property consists of two hundred hectares of which 120 are planted with vineyards.

This wine, crafted by winemaker Tiago Correia, is a blend of 50% Tannat and 50% Touriga Nacional, fermented in stainless steel vats. 70% of the lot was aged in French oak barrels, resulting in a rich yet balanced and versatile wine. Plump and round with loads of blackberry, black plum and blueberry fruit with toasted notes and baking spices. The palate is gracefully balanced with a long, juicy finish and pleasantly gripping tannins. This wine overdelivers for the price point!