Jaen (Portugal)
Jaen is a red wine grape from north Portugal.
It is known as Mencia in Spain.
Typical Flavors
 Sour Cherry |
 Strawberry |
 Raspberry |
 Pomegranate |
 Violets |
 Fig |
 Licorice |
 Gravel |
Oak Added Flavors:
 Oak |
 Vanilla |
 Coffee |
 Tobacco |
Sour Cherry, Blackberry and Pomegranate are typical Jaen flavors.
Oak added Flavors: Vanilla, Coffee and Tobacco.
Profile
Jaen has good acidity and smooth tannins:
| BODY | Medium - Plus | ||
| TANNINS | Medium | ||
| FRUIT | Medium | ||
| ACIDITY | Medium - High | ||
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Food Pairing
 Tapas |
 Sausages |
 Ham |
 Mushroom |
 Duck |
 Turkey |
 Lamb |
 Veal |
Jaen 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).
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The Ideal Glass
The Bordeaux glass is perfect for a bodied red wine.
It is taller than other red wine glasses, and has a slimmer bowl.
The large size of the glass allows the bouquet to develop. It smooths out rough edges, plays down tannins, and allows the wines to achieve balance.
The slimmer bowl sends the wine directly to the back of the mouth for maximum taste.