2024 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 12.5%
Calories 111 kcal / glass
150ml glass111 kcal
750ml bottle555 kcal
Grape Varieties Touriga Nacional, Tinta Roriz, Donzelinho and Tinta da Barca; percentages not stated
Region Douro
Fermentation Vessels Stainless-steel vats
Contains Added Sulfites Yes
Production Details Fermentation occurred in stainless-steel vats at 10–14°C, followed by fine-lees contact until bottling. Recommended serving temperature is 10–12°C. The declared ingredients are grapes, sulfites, gum arabic and potassium polyaspartate as stabilizers, and L(+)-tartaric acid as an acidity regulator.
Tasting Notes Bright, pale colour; fresh fruit, raspberry and orange-peel aromas; intense, fresh and balanced palate; complex, persistent finish
Food Pairing Shellfish, fish, white meats and salads; also suitable as an aperitif
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2022 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 12.5%
Residual Sugar 0.6 g/L
pH 3.37
Total Acidity 5.6 g/L
Calories (estimated) 105 kcal / glass
150ml glass105 kcal
750ml bottle525 kcal
Grape Varieties 50% Touriga Nacional; 35% Tinta Roriz; 10% Donzelinho Tinto; 5% Tinta da Barca
Classification Douro DOC
Region Douro
Soil Schist
Harvest Dates September 2022; harvested manually
Fermentation Vessels Stainless-steel vats
Pressing Method Following Sorting, Many Bunches Were Gently Pressed Whole
Production Details Fruit came from Cima Corgo; the producer gives an elevation range of 550–600 metres. The September 2022 hand-harvest was transported in small boxes and carefully sorted. Fermentation occurred in stainless-steel vats at 10–14°C, followed by fine-lees contact until bottling. Recommended serving temperature is 10–12°C.
Tasting Notes Bright, pale colour; fresh fruit, raspberry and orange-peel aromas; intense, fresh and balanced palate; complex, persistent finish
Food Pairing Shellfish, fish, white meats and salads; also suitable as an aperitif