2021 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties Touriga Nacional and Tinta Roriz; percentages not stated
Region Douro
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2020 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.5%
Grape Varieties 50% Tinta Roriz, 50% Touriga Nacional
Region Douro
Fermentation Vessels Stainless-steel tanks
Pressing Method Pressing; Specific Press Method Not Stated
Oak Types French oak
Production Details Final bunch selection, destemming and pressing preceded 12 days of alcoholic fermentation in stainless-steel tanks and malolactic fermentation. The wine then matured for 14 months in first- and second-use French-oak barrels. Recommended serving range is 16–18°C.
Tasting Notes Ruby red; ripe-fruit and spice aromas with balanced oak; elegant structure, velvety tannins, an unctuous body and a balanced finish
Food Pairing Game meat, barbecue and Bolognese lasagna
2019 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.5%
Residual Sugar 0.6 g/L
pH 3.61
Total Acidity 5.5 g/L
Calories (estimated) 110 kcal / glass
150ml glass110 kcal
750ml bottle550 kcal
Grape Varieties 60% Touriga Nacional, 40% Tinta Roriz
Classification DOC Douro
Region Douro
Soil Schistose
Harvest Dates Second week of September
Estate Grown Yes
Fermentation Vessels Stainless-steel vats; barrels for part of the malolactic fermentation
Maceration 15 days
Oak Types French oak
Barrel Size 225
Production Details Hand-harvested into small-capacity boxes; totally destemmed and crushed; alcoholic fermentation lasted 12 days in stainless-steel vats, followed by 15 days of maceration. Part of malolactic fermentation occurred in barrels. The wine matured for 14 months in 225 L new and second-year French-oak barrels. The vineyard elevation is stated as 250–300 m, and the recommended serving range is 16–18°C.
Tasting Notes Ripe fruit, spice and harmonious wood notes; elegant structure, velvety tannins, unctuous texture, depth, balance and a refreshing finish
Food Pairing Red meat, game and cheeses