Vale Dos Barris Castelão Tinto

Description

Depending on its age, the wines may show marks left by time, such as dust residue on the bottles and/or some damage to the labels—common in wines that have been stored for decades. Garrafeira Nacional commits to storing all wines at the correct temperature and humidity, but always chooses to preserve the visual appearance inherent to their age. We typically select brands/regions that usually perform well in old‑wine tastings. However, wine is a living organism that, like others, is exposed to time, and even inside a bottle its aromas evolve. Therefore, Garrafeira Nacional cannot be held responsible for the wine’s quality, as it is an old wine. Our recommendation is to open and let the bottle air out beforehand, as this will help release the wine’s natural aromas after so many years closed. Avoid decanting—it may be too aggressive for old wines. (illustrative image)

Vintage

2009

Food pairing

Red meat, game, cheese