Wouter Pienaar Signature

Vintage 2016
by Quinta do Pégo
Varietal Touriga Franca
Color red
Region dop Douro,Douro DOC
Country Portugal
Medal Score
11.0
6 competition medals

Tasting Notes

Aromas
violetblackberrybaking spicegraphiteroasted almond
Palate

Medium-plus body with firm, chalky tannins and bright acidity, wrapped in a sleek, mineral-laced texture.

Finish

Long and persistent, echoing dark plum and cracked pepper with a faint cocoa edge.

Food Pairings
  • • grilled lamb chops with rosemary
  • • braised short ribs in red wine reduction
  • • aged Manchego cheese
  • • smoked paprika chorizo
  • • port-braised mushrooms
Serving Temp
16-18°C
Drink Window
Now through 2032

Tasting notes synthesized from this wine's competition results, varietal, region, and vintage profile.

Competition Medals

Silver IWSC International Wine & Spirit Competition 2023
Silver Decanter World Wine Awards 2023
Silver Concours Mondial de Bruxelles 2023
Silver Decanter World Wine Awards 2021
Silver International Wine Challenge 2021
Bronze IWSC International Wine & Spirit Competition 2021

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