2022 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.0%
Residual Sugar 0.65 g/L
pH 3.38
Total Acidity 6.1 g/L
Calories (estimated) 110 kcal / glass
150ml glass110 kcal
750ml bottle550 kcal
Grape Varieties 100% Rufete
Classification Douro DOC
Region Douro
Soil Schist
Harvest Dates Hand-harvested during the last week of August 2022, in the first hours of dawn
Sites Quinta São Luiz, Cima Corgo
Fermentation Vessels Stainless-steel vats
Pressing Method Selected Whole Bunches Were Gently Pressed To Avoid Extracting Colour
Production Details The grapes came from vineyards at 200–350 m elevation, were transported in small crates and held in a cold chamber before vinification. Fermentation in stainless steel was controlled at 10–14°C. After alcoholic fermentation, one portion matured in chestnut and Portuguese-oak casks and the remainder in amphorae; the final blend was assembled after six months. Recommended serving temperature is 12–14°C. The wine formed part of a limited release of 1,100 three-bottle cases, each containing one Rufete Red, one Rufete White and one Rufete Rosé.
Tasting Notes Pale salmon colour; sweet floral aromas recalling rose petals and cherries; elegant, creamy, fresh, long and complex on the palate
Food Pairing Seafood, oily fish, white meats and cheeses