Quinta de Sao Francisco Tinto Obidos DOC 1.5L Magnum

A red wine from the DOC Óbidos — one of the up-and-coming regions of western Portugal, about 80 km north of Lisbon, where Atlantic breezes cool the vines and ensure lively acidity. Two gold medals (Mundus Vini for the 2017 vintage, Berliner Wein Trophy 2025 for the 2020 vintage) demonstrate that the quality here is consistently impressive across vintages.

Behind the wine is the Companhia Agrícola do Sanguinhal , a traditional family estate that has cultivated the land around Óbidos for generations. The Quinta de São Francisco winery is part of this estate complex and stands for expertly crafted wines made from regionally typical grape varieties.

In the glass, the Tinto displays aromas of cherry and raspberry , complemented by spicy and mineral notes. Depending on the vintage, darker fruit tones—blackberry, dark plum—as well as subtle oak nuances also come to the fore. The body is medium to full-bodied, the acidity well-integrated, the tannins soft enough for early drinking, yet with sufficient structure for the 1.5-liter magnum bottle , which offers additional aging potential.

• Dishes: Grilled lamb with herbs, entrecôte, spicy pasta with tomato and meat sauce or mature Manchego cheese
• Temperature: 16–18 °C
• Occasion: A dinner party with several guests — the Magnum size is just what you need then