Xisto Roquette & Cazes Red Wine 2019, 0.75cl

Xisto Roquette & Cazes Red Wine 2019 - Douro Meets Bordeaux

Region: Douro, Portugal
Partnership: Roquette & Cazes (Bordeaux)
Year: 2019
Volume: 0.75cl

A Unique Partnership:

Xisto is the result of a partnership between the Roquette family (Quinta do Crasto) and the Cazes family (Château Lynch-Bages, Bordeaux). This wine combines Bordeaux technology with the unique identity of the Douro, resulting in an oenological masterpiece.

Tasting Notes:

On the nose, it stands out for its complexity and excellent aromatic concentration, where fresh notes of wild berries can be found in perfect harmony with subtle spice. Elegant on the initial palate, it quickly evolves into a wine of great dimension, revealing fine-textured tannins. It finishes with great elegance and excellent persistence.

Aromatic Profile:

• Fresh wild berries (blackberry, raspberry)
• Soft and complex spices
• Notes of Douro rockrose
• Touch of noble wood
• Multilayered complexity

Food Pairings:

• Noble red meats
• Game (wild boar, venison)
• Fine dining dishes
• Premium aged cheeses
• Roasted lamb

Serving Temperature: 16-18°C
Decanting: Recommended 1-2 hours
Cellaring Potential: 15-20 years

A wine that unites the best of two worlds: the technology of Bordeaux and the soul of the Douro!