Quinta do Cardo, Grande Reserva Red Marc Isart - La Maldicion

Quinta do Cardo, Grande Reserva Red Marc Isart - La MaldicionOn the nose, this wine reveals elegant and refined aromas of fresh forest fruit, spice, cedar, and a subtle note of toasted cereal, reflecting its high altitude granite slate terroir. On the palate, it is polished and harmonious, with layered complexity, red and dark fruit intertwined with spicy and toasted oak, fine grained tannins, and a lingering, structured finish that suggests good ageing potential. Pairs beautifully with aged red meats, game,

strong cheese and olives

with celery puree

roasted almonds and maple sugar lingering in the mouth

A structured expression from this higher-tier appellation

Notes of subtle apple and pear balance the slight appearance of hazelnut and yeasty undertones

complex and concentrated

I have learnt one thing: it has that certain je ne sais quoi

refined and quietly luxurious

The palate has seductive wild cherry and red plum flavours with a tangy limestone-informed core and a lingering

miraculous

opening up to an almond bitterness

An explosive bouquet of wild "hedgerow" fruits