23 Barricas Red is regularly selected in the 50 Great Portuguese Wines annual selection as judged by experts such as Sarah Ahmed, Jamie Goode, Tom Cannavan and Olly Smith. It's easy to see why as Luis Duarte has created this multi award winning wine that is full-flavoured with an elegant profile and soft tannins. After 12 months of slow maturation in French oak he selected 23 casks of the best lots of Syrah and Touriga Nacional. It is a deep red with concentrated plummy tones with some spicy notes as well as complex and delicate aromas. Try this with grilled or slow cooked red meats, especially lamb. It also matches with game and high protein cheeses.

Country: Portugal
Region: Alentejo
ABV: 14.5%
Grapes: Touriga Nacional (40%) and Syrah (60%)
Volume: 75cl
Vintage: 2011