The Beira Interior region is a pretty remote part of Portugal, sandwiched between the Douro and Dão regions to the north of the Serra da Estrela mountains. But it is a region that produces some excellent wines, and this vineyard, Casas do Côro, is also home to one of Portugal’s most chic wine resorts of the same name.
This is a pricy wine, normally costing upwards of €40, but it is now on sale at Apolónia with a generous 30% discount at €27.97 – still expensive, but, at this price, it represents outstanding value for money. A full-bodied red from the 2015 vintage, already drinking very well but still with plenty of structure and acidity, making it well worth laying down for a few more years.
The wine is still fresh and vibrant on the nose, with deep dark fruit notes and hints of olives. Tannins are well-rounded but evident, revealing a very long and dry finish.
