{"product_id":"2019-estate-red-soito","title":"2019 Estate Red, Soito","description":"\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGranite Velvet\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRich, mature and quietly sophisticated, this classic Dão blend opens with ripe red cherry, cassis and blackberry, layered with black pepper, cocoa and a delicate thread of vanilla. Subtle brick-red tones reveal the wine’s evolution, while gentle savoury notes bring complexity to its generous, beautifully integrated fruit.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFull and rounded on the palate, with excellent volume and a firm structure softened by polished, well-resolved tannins. French oak brings warmth and definition without dominating, while the naturally fresh acidity of the 2019 vintage keeps everything poised. Refined, persistent and immensely satisfying, this is mature Portuguese red at its most comforting and food-friendly.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor when: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe fire is lit, and dinner calls for a red with depth, warmth and quiet polish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePairs with: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSlow-roasted lamb shoulder, venison casserole, grilled ribeye, Portuguese duck rice, porcini mushroom pie or Serra da Estrela cheese.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKnown at the estate as Soito Clássico Tinto, the wine comes from the Terras de Azurara subregion of Dão. Its mountain-protected setting, granite soils and pronounced differences between daytime and night-time temperatures allow the grapes to ripen slowly while retaining freshness. Touriga Nacional supplies perfume and structure, while Tinta Roriz, Alfrocheiro and Jaen bring spice, supple fruit and savoury complexity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wine Republic","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54799831302529,"sku":null,"price":23.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0916\/0513\/9841\/files\/Soito-Dao-Red-2018--600x600_png.webp?v=1762286137","url":"https:\/\/www.wine-republic.co.uk\/products\/2019-estate-red-soito","provider":"Wine Republic","version":"1.0","type":"link"}