Terra do Rio Tinta Cão j2 Terra de Cuques is a

Terra de Cuques is a blend of 90% Pedro Ximénez from the clay soils from Le Molar and 10% Moscatel de Alejandría on the north-facing slate soils of Porrera

which has soft tannins

Oak was selected that highlights the berry fruits

it's a Burgundy that punches well above its weight from an admired Santenay grower

Terra do Rio Tinta Cão j2 Terra de Cuques is aSo many interesting things emerging from the brick red soils of Ricca Terra. Here's a rare bird that is starting to take flight. Tinta Cao is a red grape native to Portugal. It's traditionally used as a key part of the local blends for their legendary fortifieds. Here it gets to showcase its own identity as a table wine. Like most Portuguese reds, it's about flavour, body and ooddles of spice. It's a rough and tough character with slicked back hair