2022 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.0%
Residual Sugar 0.6 g/L
pH 3.6
Total Acidity 5.5 g/L
Calories (estimated) 110 kcal / glass
150ml glass110 kcal
750ml bottle550 kcal
Grape Varieties 48% Touriga Franca, 41% Touriga Nacional, 7% Tinto Cão, 4% Sousão
Region Douro
Soil Predominantly schist
Estate Grown Yes
Sites Fruit came from the 170-hectare Quinta da Leda estate in eastern Douro Superior, 12 kilometres from Spain. Its rolling hills comprise plots with differing aspects and microclimates, each matched to a specific variety.
Fermentation Vessels Stainless-steel tanks
Oak Types French oak
Extended Maceration Yes
Vegan Yes
Vegetarian Yes
Closure Natural Cork
Production Details Hand-harvested estate grapes were sorted, fully destemmed and gently crushed at the gravity-fed Quinta da Leda winery. The varieties were co-fermented in stainless-steel tanks at controlled temperatures and underwent a long, gentle maceration. The wine then matured for 18 months in French-oak barrels, around 50% new; after final blending, it was lightly filtered before bottling.
Tasting Notes Ripe red and black fruits; cedar, pepper and ginger; rose and violet; full-bodied, with ripe velvety tannins, refreshing acidity and a lingering finish.
2018 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties 41% Touriga Franca, 34% Touriga Nacional, 13% Tinto Cão, 12% Tinta Roriz
Drinking Window Ready to drink on release, with excellent ageing potential
Region Douro
Estate Grown Yes
Sites Produced exclusively from selected best vineyard plots on the eponymous Quinta da Leda estate.
Production Details The 2018 growing season had a cold, dry winter followed by an exceptionally wet spring that replenished soil-water reserves. Despite a hot, dry summer, retained soil moisture enabled a long, balanced final ripening period. The wine was produced exclusively from selected best plots on the Quinta da Leda estate.
Tasting Notes Intense and complex aroma with floral notes and well-integrated oak; excellent volume, lively acidity, high-quality tannins and a long, harmonious finish.
Food Pairing Meat, game and cheeses
2017 Technical Specifications
Drinking Window Ready to enjoy on release, with excellent ageing potential
Region Douro
Harvest Dates The unusually early 2017 harvest began before the end of August.
Estate Grown Yes
Production Details The 2017 came from Quinta da Leda’s 170 hectares, whose varied altitudes and exposures complemented one another; the hot, dry season and reduced soil-water availability produced structured fruit.
Tasting Notes Intense bouquet with well-integrated floral, balsamic and oak notes; fine structure, firm tannins, elegance and harmony.
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Producer Information
Address
Rua 5 de Outubro, 4527, 4430-809 Avintes, Portugal
Phone
+351 227 850 300
Owner
Sogrape Vinhos S.A.
Cellarmaster
Luís Sottomayor