Jaen is a red wine grape from north Portugal.
It is known as Mencia in Spain.
Sour Cherry |
Strawberry |
Raspberry |
Pomegranate |
Violets |
Fig |
Licorice |
Gravel |
Oak Added Flavors:
Oak |
Vanilla |
Coffee |
Tobacco |
Sour Cherry, Blackberry and Pomegranate are typical flavors.
Oak added Flavors: Vanilla, Coffee and Tobacco.
has good acidity and smooth tannins:
BODY | Medium - Plus | ||
TANNINS | Medium | ||
FRUIT | Medium | ||
ACIDITY | Medium - High | ||
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Tapas |
Sausages |
Ham |
Mushroom |
Duck |
Turkey |
Lamb |
Veal |
is peppery and rich so it is excellent with Meat, Fowl and rich Veggie Dishes.
Excellent Pairing:
Tapas. Cured Meat.
Sausages. Pepper Sauce. Hamburger.
Asian Marinated Dishes. Duck.
Lamb. Lamb Shanks.
Pork. Rich Suckling Pig. Pork Belly.
Game in Cherry Sauce. Rich Veggies.
Wild Rice Dishes. Mushroom Risotto.
Rich Poultry. Turkey. Roasted Duck.
BBQ. Spare Ribs. Mustard Sausages.
Cheese:
High Acid Cheese. Feta. Goat.
Manchego. Cheddar. Gouda (Smoked).
Spanish Specialities:
Tapas. Chorizo (Spicy Pork Sausage).
Paella (Rice dish with Rabbit, Chicken, or Duck).
Portuguese Specialities:
Cabrito Assado (Roasted Goat).
Bacalao com Natas (Bacalao with Potatoes).