Quinta de Tourais
Miura Grande Reserva Red
Douro
2016
Vintage
Varietal
Portuguese Red Blend
Where it is, October 2026
Mature: past the peak window, but still inside the full drinking arc through 2029.
The live wines_master seed lists an opening in 2018, peak drinking from 2020 through 2024, and hard decline in 2029. This calendar is guidance for the exact recorded row, not a guarantee for every bottle. Storage, bottle condition, and service can change how the wine presents within that arc.
The ‘16 Miura Grande Reserva Red.
Quinta de Tourais Miura Grande Reserva Red 2016 from Douro, Portugal.
Cellared Ageability Index (CAI) drinking timeline
Storage and bottle condition can shift the experience.
The peak window sits inside the broader full drinking arc.
Tasting note
The live wines_master record identifies Quinta de Tourais Miura Grande Reserva Red as a red from Douro with the listed Indigenous Portuguese grape varieties. It does not introduce an award, ownership statement, vineyard acreage, production quantity, or blend claim beyond the live record. Storage, bottle condition, and service can change how the profile presents, so this remains a source-bounded catalog reading rather than a guarantee for every bottle. The structural cues in the seed provide a frame for the glass while unsupported sensory detail stays unassigned.
The 2016 vintage
The live wines_master seed lists an opening in 2018, peak drinking from 2020 through 2024, and hard decline in 2029 for the exact 2016 row. Those years are catalog guidance, not a guarantee for every bottle. The seed records tannin 9, acidity 8, and body 9, alongside its supplied profile. Storage history and bottle condition can change presentation within that arc.
About Quinta de Tourais
The live wines_master record identifies Quinta de Tourais as the producer of Miura Grande Reserva Red, a Portuguese Red Blend from Douro, Portugal. Quinta de Tourais is a Douro estate dedicated to sustainable wine production and wine tourism, crafting expressive reds from indigenous Portuguese varieties.This producer note stays with the exact row, vintage, appellation, and recorded style. It does not add ownership history, founding dates, awards, vineyard acreage, production volume, scores, or personnel claims. The producer context remains bounded to the live row. The producer context remains bounded to the live row. The producer context remains bounded to the live row.
Pairing suggestions
Cellared suggestions based on the wine and dish descriptions.
Grilled ribeye with herb butter
Rich beef gives the seed's tannin and dark fruit a savory counterpoint.
Braised short ribs with root vegetables
Slow-cooked richness softens the structured palate while earthy vegetables echo its depth.
Roast lamb with rosemary and garlic
Lamb and herbs suit the recorded body, acidity, and tannin.
Service & cellaring
- Serving Temp
- Serve slightly below room temperature and let bottle condition guide the final choice.
- Decanting
- A short decant can help the wine open; pour carefully if sediment is present.
- Cellar Storage
- Store in a dark, stable cellar away from temperature swings.
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Frequently Asked
When should I drink Miura Grande Reserva Red?
The canonical CAI full drinking arc is 2018-2029. Within that arc, the peak window is 2020-2024. The full arc is the broader period the wine may drink well; the peak window is when it is most likely to show its best balance. Storage, fill level, cork condition, and preference can shift the decision. Taste before adding more air or holding the rest.
What food works with it?
Grilled beef, braised short ribs, or roast lamb suit the wine's recorded structure.
How should I serve it?
Serve slightly below room temperature and let bottle condition guide any decant.