Casa Cadaval - Tejo Tinto

Description

This Casa Cadaval do Tejo clearly aimed for complexity, though it’s a rather ambitious undertaking. With a blend of Trincadeira, Gouveio, Merlot, Aragonez and Touriga Nacional, the potential for layered flavours is there – but the final result feels a touch muddled. The Arinto and Fernão Pires add a welcome freshness, whilst the Merlot leans a little too smoothly, lacking a truly defined character. Perhaps a hearty beef roast would help it settle into its place on the table.