An oustanding expression of this variety that is surely one of the best in Portugal. Bright, perfectly ripe red cherry, red plum and that captivating pepper note that is the signature of Jaen. Lavender and violets come along for the ride too. Tasting blind, you'd almost say this is top tier Rhone Syrah in a lighter shade. Juicy black fruits make up the core of the palate, with a lifted olive tapenade note to go with it. Velvet tannin and a nice gentle acidity bring it all on home. Wowee. Get into it.
With Jaen we discover the Iberian Peninsula in Portugal (an identity associated with the Mencia grape variety). The breezy altitudes of the Dão region foster succulent, bluish fruits and white spices. Taboadella’s gentle slopes deliver this modernity. Taboadella Reserva Jaen is one of the estate’s treasures, offering the delight of fruity and intense aromas, combined with allspice, placing this grape variety in another dimension. The wine’s beautiful structure, supported by soft, fine and coated tannins, is perfectly combined with its tense and delicate body.
UZ's Tasting Notes:
An oustanding expression of this variety that is surely one of the best in Portugal. Bright, perfectly ripe red cherry, red plum and that captivating pepper note that is the signature of Jaen. Lavender and violets come along for the ride too. Tasting blind, you'd almost say this is top tier Rhone Syrah in a lighter shade. Juicy black fruits make up the core of the palate, with a lifted olive tapenade note to go with it. Velvet tannin and a nice gentle acidity bring it all on home. Wowee. Get into it
About Tabodella
Taboadella is an estate in the Dao, Portugal that dates back as far as the 1st Century, that has been claimed by the Roman Empire, The Knights Templar and many aristoratic families over the millennia. Today it is under the custodianship of the Amorim family, who farm 42 ha of Dao varieties from 30 - 100 years old, such as Encruzado, Jaen (Mencia), Alfrocheiro and Touriga Nacional, managed as bush vines and farmed without irrigation. These are among some of the finest dry wines of Portugal.
