Favaios Casa Velha Red 43 The La Guardiense co-operative select

The La Guardiense co-operative select grapes from a multitude of very small family vineyards in the Sannio appellation of Campania

Try with braised beef

intensely smoky rum from West Sussex' Burning Barn

long finish

hearty pulse and bean stews

Favaios Casa Velha Red 43 The La Guardiense co-operative selectCasa Velha red is created by the Adega de Favaios co operative in Douro, Portugal. Touriga Nacional, Tinta Roriz and Tinta Barraca grapes are harvested from the warm schist slopes of Douro at an altitude of 300 450m. Fermented in stainless steel with malolactic fermentation followed by a short period in old oak barrels, creating roundness whilst keeping it beautifully fresh. Bags of aromatics include layers of liquorice, blueberry, plum and a medley