2023 Vinha Grande Douro Tinto, Casa Ferreirinha

• Style: Poised Portuguese red blend
• Taste: Raspberry, red fruits, pepper, tobacco, refreshing acidity
• Food: Roasted lamb, grilled game, BBQ, stews, aged cheese
• Occasion: Weeknight or Sunday lunch
• Serve: 16–18°C, decant 20 minutes

In the Glass — Tasting Notes

Ruby-core intensity with immediate presence: ripe red-fruit character grounded in Douro's schist soils and riverside climate. The 2023 vintage—cool and measured—allowed full concentration without heat extremes. Raspberry and strawberry lead, followed by pepper and tobacco notes that build a savoury spine. Acidity of 5.3g/L keeps it alive and fresh; 13% alcohol sits quietly in the background, demanding food and rewarding it generously.

The Winery — Casa Ferreirinha

Pioneer of Douro table wines since 1952, Casa Ferreirinha was founded by Fernando Nicolau de Almeida, whose Barca-Velha kickstarted the quality revolution in the region. Named after the legendary Dona Antónia Ferreira, a visionary of wine history, the house now operates under winemaker Luís Sottomayor, who channels the Douro's natural exuberance into vibrant freshness allied to texture and depth. Vinha Grande draws from two terroirs: cooler Cima Corgo for refinement and snap, warmer Douro Superior for structure and body. Hand-harvested fruit was destemmed, gently crushed, and fermented at controlled temperatures in stainless steel before twelve months in used French oak—building texture without overshadowing the Touriga Franca and Touriga Nacional character. Filtered but not stripped, the wine breathes with a style rooted in Douro's storied history, vegan and vegetarian-friendly.

At Your Table — Food Pairing & Serving

Roasted lamb, grilled game, beef with char and herbs, BBQ, stews and braises, hard aged cheeses—this wine rewards them all. The acidity sustains the table's full arc while the alcohol stays restrained. Serve at 16–18°C, decanting for twenty minutes if you have time. Perfect for weeknight suppers or a lingering Sunday lunch. Explore our full Portugal selection for serious red wine at honest prices.