Jaen (Portugal)

Jaen is a red wine grape from north Portugal.

It is known as Mencia in Spain.

Typical Flavors


Black Cherry
Sour
Cherry		 Strawberry
Strawberry		 Raspberry
Raspberry		 Pomegranate
Pomegranate

Violets
Violets		 Thyme
Fig		 Licorice
Licorice		 Gravel
Gravel

Oak Added Flavors:

Oak
Oak		 Vanilla
Vanilla		 Coffee
Coffee		 Tobacco
Tobacco

Sour Cherry, Blackberry and Pomegranate are typical flavors.

Oak added Flavors: Vanilla, Coffee and Tobacco.

Profile

has good acidity and smooth tannins:

BODYMedium - Plus
TANNINSMedium
FRUITMedium
ACIDITYMedium - High
Serving temperature:
17-18°C (63-64°F)

Food Pairing


Antipasti
Tapas		 Sausages
Sausages		 Ham
Ham		 Mushroom
Mushroom

Duck
Duck		 Turkey
Turkey		 Lamb
Lamb		 Veal
Veal

is peppery and rich so it is excellent with Meat, Fowl and rich Veggie Dishes.

Pairing Suggestions

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).