Full Review

Aviana

Aviana
2022 Red Blend, Portugal

Pair this wine with:
Beef Pork

Category: Other Portuguese Red

Date Tasted:
Country: Portugal
Alcohol: 14% RS: .9%
88 Points
Silver Medal
Highly Recommended
$19

Aviana
2022 Red Blend, Portugal

Pair this wine with:
Beef Pork

Category: Other Portuguese Red

Date Tasted:
Country: Portugal
Alcohol: 14% RS: .9%
Violet color. Aromas and flavors of purple flowers, roasted blackberries, black pepper, and leather with a velvety, lively, dry medium body and a warming, interesting, medium-length finish displaying overtones of grape jelly and black pepper on saddle leather, figs, and almost sweet black olives with chewy, well-integrated tannins and light oak flavor. A delicious red wine pairing for grilled or roasted red meat courses.

Tasting Info

Wine Glass Style: Crisp & Lively
Aroma Aroma: purple flowers, roasted blackberries, black pepper, and leather
Taste Flavor: Same as aromas with overtones of grape jelly and black pepper on saddle leather, figs, and almost sweet black olives
Sweetness Sweetness: Dry
Enjoy Enjoy: Now on its own and with food
Recipes Pairing: Ribs, Beef Teriyaki, Steak Fajitas
Bottom Line Bottom Line: A delicious red wine pairing for grilled or roasted red meat courses.

The Producer

C. Mondavi & Family

The Producer
2800 Main Street
Saint Helena, CA 94574
USA
1 707-967-2200

Their Portfolio

88 Aviana 2022 Cabernet Sauvignon, France 13.5% (France) $19.00.
88 Aviana 2022 Red Blend, Portugal 14% (Portugal) $19.00.
89 Aviana 2022 Verdejo, Spain 12% (Spain) $19.00.

Other Portuguese Red

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Serve in a Zinfandel Wine Glass
Red wines in Portugal are often made from the same varieties as those used in the production of Port, such as Touriga Nacional and Tinta Cao. The wines are deeply colored, quite ripe with black fruits, notes of chocolate and peppercorns, and balanced acidity. Prices range from value oriented to expensive, due to limited availability. Pair these reds with hearty foods such as stews, roast pork and pepper steak.