2021 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 12.5%
Residual Sugar 0.6 g/L
pH 3.37
Total Acidity 6.1 g/L
Calories (estimated) 105 kcal / glass
150ml glass105 kcal
750ml bottle525 kcal
Grape Varieties 100% Tinto Cão
Classification Douro DOC
Region Douro
Soil Schist
Elevation 400.0 meters
Harvest Dates Last week of August 2021
Fermentation Vessels 80% of the lot fermented in stainless-steel vats at 10–14°C; 20% fermented in used oak barrels
Pressing Method Light Whole-Bunch Pressing After Sorting-Table Selection, Intended To Limit Colour Extraction
Production Volume 7,450 bottles
Bottles7,450
Production Details Hand-picked grapes were moved to Quinta de São Luiz in small crates. After alcoholic fermentation, the wine matured for six months in a stainless-steel vessel with weekly bâtonnage. Recommended serving temperature was 12–14°C.
Tasting Notes Salmon pink; fresh redcurrant, pomegranate and floral aromas; silky, elegant texture with subtle smoke, persistent freshness and a long, fresh finish
Food Pairing Shellfish and fish; white meat; medium-strength cheese; also suitable on its own
Vintages
2020 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.0%
pH 3.33
Total Acidity 6 g/L
Grape Varieties Tinto Cão
Classification Douro DOC
Region Douro
Soil Schist
Elevation 400.0 meters
Harvest Dates First week of September 2020
Fermentation Vessels 80% of the must fermented in stainless steel at 10–14°C; 20% fermented in used barrels
Pressing Method Whole-Bunch Pressing After A Second Bunch Selection On A Sorting Table
Production Volume 5,372 bottles
Bottles5,372
Production Details The historical producer sheet labels this release “Tinto Cão Rosé 2020” within Kopke Winemaker’s Collection and identifies it in the text as a Reserva rosé. Hand-picked grapes were carried in 20 kg crates. The final blend matured for six months in stainless steel with weekly bâtonnage. Finished-wine total sugars were stated as 0.6 g/L, and the recommended serving range was 10–12°C.
Tasting Notes Salmon colour; pomegranate and hibiscus-flower aromas; subtle, elegant palate with fresh acidity and a long, fresh finish
Food Pairing Aperitif; seafood dishes; oily fish; white meats; medium-intensity cheeses
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