Luz Poente is a red produced by Beco Torto in Vinho Regional Lisboa, Lisboa, Portugal. Made from Syrah, Castelão and Tempranillo. Cellarion's sommeliers have reviewed the drink window of 1 vintage; members see when it is ready. Track this wine and manage your cellar with Cellarion — the free, open-source wine app at cellarion.app.
Type: Red
Appellation: Vinho Regional Lisboa
Region: Lisboa
Country: Portugal
Grapes: Syrah, Castelão, Tempranillo
Tasting profile
Structure: medium-bodied, low tannin, medium acidity, off-dry
A meio seco (off-dry) red from Quinta de São Sebastião in Arruda dos Vinhos, sold under its Beco Torto label as Vinho Regional Lisboa and blended from Syrah, Castelão and Tinta Roriz. Matured in stainless steel, it shows ruby colour with garnet glints, aromas of ripe red and black fruit with a touch of cocoa, and a young, light-to-medium-bodied palate with soft, well-integrated tannins and a smooth finish. Drink young with roast meats, tomato-based dishes or bean soups.
When to drink
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Where it comes from
Lisboa, Portugal
Lisboa is a large coastal wine region in west-central Portugal, running up the Atlantic seaboard north of the capital, and formerly known as Estremadura.
Syrah
Syrah is a red grape from the Northern Rhône in France, responsible for some of the world's most dramatic, savoury reds.
Castelão
Castelão is a red grape from southern Portugal, particularly associated with the Setúbal Peninsula and Palmela, and one of the more widely planted red varieties in the country's warmer south.
Tempranillo
Tempranillo is a red grape and the backbone of Spanish fine wine, most famously in Rioja and Ribera del Duero, where it produces the country's most age-worthy reds.
More wines
More red wines from Lisboa
- Vinhas do Lasso Colheita Seleccionada Tinto — Quinta do Pinto, Lisboa
- Vinho Regional Lisboa — Vale da Mata, Vinho Regional Lisboa
- Fonte das Setas — Quinta de S. Sebastião, Vinho Regional Lisboa
- Quinta do Carneiro Vinho Tinto — Sociedade Agrícola do Carneiro SA, Alenquer
Frequently asked questions
Where is Luz Poente from?
Luz Poente is produced by Beco Torto in Vinho Regional Lisboa, Lisboa, Portugal.
What grapes are in Luz Poente?
Luz Poente is a blend of Syrah, Castelão and Tempranillo.