Vinha do Fava Reserva 2022
3.9 (70)
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Made to celebrate the 100+ year legacy of Portugal’s iconic Casa Ermelinda Freitas, this barrel-aged Reserva marries local grapes for lush black fruit and spice notes. Arrives with a serious history of acclaim (and more awards to come soon, we bet!).
Wine Details
- Red - Full Bodied
- Portugal
- Castelão-based blend
- Vegan
- 15% ABV
- June 29, 2026
Flavor Profile
Wine Flavor Profile
Vinha do Fava Reserva is a medium- to full-bodied red with intense black cherry, plum and sweet spice aromas. Look for similar flavors on the luscious, concentrated palate, leading to a long, spicy finish.Wine Food Pairings
Hearty stews, roasted vegetables, marinated red meats, pork, barbecue.Beyond the Label
Founded in 1920, Casa Ermelinda Freitas is one of Portugal’s most renowned family-run wineries. Led by fourth-generation proprietor Leonor Freitas (who has been honored by the government for her service to the wine industry), the estate has won literally hundreds of major awards and 90+ point scores for its wines. And they make some of our customers’ absolute favorites, too.
Working closely with head winemaker Jaime Quendera, Leonor crafted Vinha do Fava to celebrate the estate’s 100+ year legacy. As you’d expect, they put great care and attention into every stage of the winemaking process. They selected the grape varieties on which the estate was founded—Castelão from their oldest vineyards, Touriga Nacional grown in their prized Fava vineyard and Alicante Bouschet, which is loved for its deep, dark charm.
As the finishing touch, Jaime treated the wine to eight months in fine French and American oak barrels.
Look forward to intense black cherry and plum flavors, plus sweet spice notes from the barrel aging. Rich and textured, with a round, juicy structure, this luscious Reserva is ready to impress on your dinner table—especially if you’re serving roasted pork or hearty stews.
Order your share today and raise a glass to Casa Ermelinda Freitas’ 100+ years of winemaking excellence.
