Quinta do Pinto is an estate located in Alenquer, within the Lisboa wine region of Portugal. The estate benefits from a unique mesoclimate protected from harsh Atlantic winds by the Montejunto mountain range, allowing grapes to ripen gently while preserving fresh acidity. The "Garrafeira" designation in Portuguese wine law is reserved for exceptional vintages that undergo extended aging, both in barrel and bottle, before release, representing the pinnacle of a producer's cellar.

The 2013 Vinhas do Lasso "Garrafeira" is a mature, complex red blend composed of traditional Portuguese varieties alongside international grapes that thrive in Lisboa's clay-limestone soils: Touriga Nacional, Aragonez, and Syrah. Aged for over two years in French oak and rested in bottle for nearly a decade, the 2013 vintage displays a smooth, tertiary profile filled with dried plum, leather, cigar box, and rustic earth, all backed by softened, velvety tannins.

Why You'll Love It

• An authentic Portuguese "Garrafeira" release with over a decade of cellar maturation.
• Offers incredible depth of tertiary flavor: tobacco, dried fruit, cocoa, and leather, at an approachable price.
• Balances warm interior heat with cool Atlantic mineral freshness.

How To Serve It

• Serve at cool room temperature between 62°F and 65°F.
• Decant for 30 to 45 minutes to let the aged wood and spice aromatics blossom while throwing off any natural sediment.
• Pour into bordeaux stems to focus the broad, complex bouquet.
• Excellent with slow-roasted pork shoulder, duck rice (arroz de pato), or braised lamb shank.