Wine prices
| Reference | Vintage / size | Price / bottle | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest shop price | 2018 / 750ml | ≈ $33.88Original CHF 28.00 | topwines.ch ↗ |
2023 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.5%
Residual Sugar 0.64 g/L
pH 3.54
Total Acidity 6.1 g/L
Calories (estimated) 120 kcal / glass
150ml glass120 kcal
750ml bottle600 kcal
Grape Varieties 100% Syrah
Region Douro
Harvest Dates August 17 to September 28, 2023
Estate Grown Yes
Fermentation Vessels Temperature-controlled stainless steel vats
Pressing Method Gentle Pressing After Post-Fermentation Skin Contact
Oak Details 54% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak54%
Oak Types French oak
Barrel Size 225
Bottling Date May 2025
Production Details Grapes were hand-harvested, sorted and fully destemmed. Alcoholic fermentation occurred at 24–28°C with regular pump-overs adjusted daily by tasting; the wine then remained on skins for a couple of days before gentle pressing and malolactic fermentation. Maturation lasted 11 months in 225-L French-oak barrels: 54% new and 46% barrels previously used for one vintage. Recommended serving temperature is 16–18°C.
Tasting Notes Deep colour; intense, expressive varietal nose; ripe fruit; ample texture; enveloping tannins; depth and a very long finish.
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2022 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.5%
Residual Sugar 0.6 g/L
pH 3.56
Total Acidity 6 g/L
Calories (estimated) 120 kcal / glass
150ml glass120 kcal
750ml bottle600 kcal
Grape Varieties 100% Syrah
Drinking Window Ready to drink in July 2024 and expected to improve in bottle through approximately July 2029
Classification Vinho Regional Duriense
Region Douro
Estate Grown Yes
Fermentation Vessels Stainless steel vats
Oak Details 25% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak25%
Oak Types French oak
Barrel Size 225
Bottling Date 16 Jun 2024
Production Details Alcoholic fermentation lasted 7 days in stainless-steel vats and was followed by malolactic fermentation. Maturation lasted 10 months in 225-L French-oak barrels: 25% new, 50% previously used for one vintage and 25% previously used for two vintages. Estate red-grape picking had begun by August 25; the overall estate harvest finished September 27 after 37 days. Recommended serving temperature is 16–18°C.
Tasting Notes Bright violet colour; aromatic and pure, with fruit, orange blossom, rockrose and balsamic notes; wild berries, blackberry, spices and wood; marked balancing acidity.
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2021 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.5%
Residual Sugar 0.9 g/L
pH 3.38
Total Acidity 6.2 g/L
Calories (estimated) 120 kcal / glass
150ml glass120 kcal
750ml bottle600 kcal
Grape Varieties 100% Syrah
Classification Vinho Regional Duriense
Region Douro
Estate Grown Yes
Oak Details 20% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak20%
Oak Types French oak
Barrel Size 225
Bottling Date May 2023
Production Details The wine matured for 10 months in 225-L French-oak barrels, including 20% new barrels. Recommended serving temperature is 16–18°C.
Tasting Notes Spice, cumin, strawberry and cinnamon; ripe and full yet fresh and delicate; liquorice on the palate, a velvety finish and subtle oak.
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2020 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 15.0%
Residual Sugar 0.88 g/L
pH 3.54
Total Acidity 5.7 g/L
Calories (estimated) 125 kcal / glass
150ml glass125 kcal
750ml bottle625 kcal
Grape Varieties 100% Syrah
Classification Vinho Regional Duriense
Region Douro
Estate Grown Yes
Fermentation Vessels Stainless steel vats
Oak Details 45% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak45%
Oak Types French oak
Barrel Size 225
Production Details Alcoholic fermentation lasted 7 days in stainless-steel vats and was followed by malolactic fermentation. Maturation lasted 10 months in 225-L French-oak barrels: 45% new, 50% previously used for one vintage and 5% previously used for two vintages. The estate's red-wine harvest ran from September 1 to September 22. Recommended serving temperature is 16–18°C.
Tasting Notes Violet colour; cassis, cherry, bergamot, orange blossom and wild flowers; fresh palate, polished tannins, pleasant texture and a strong aromatic finish.
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2019 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.5%
Residual Sugar 0.6 g/L
pH 3.38
Total Acidity 6.3 g/L
Calories (estimated) 120 kcal / glass
150ml glass120 kcal
750ml bottle600 kcal
Grape Varieties 100% Syrah
Classification Vinho Regional Duriense
Region Douro
Estate Grown Yes
Fermentation Vessels Stainless steel vats
Oak Details 25% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak25%
Production Details Alcoholic fermentation lasted 7 days in stainless-steel vats and was followed by malolactic fermentation. Maturation lasted 10 months in wooden barrels, with 25% in new 225-L French-oak barrels. Estate red-variety picking began September 9 and the overall six-week estate harvest ended October 18. Recommended serving temperature is 16–18°C.
Tasting Notes Bright violet colour; aromatic, pure and intense, with fruit, orange blossom and rockrose; wild berries, blackberry, spices, pleasant wood and marked balancing acidity.
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2018 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.5%
Residual Sugar 0.6 g/L
pH 3.59
Total Acidity 5.5 g/L
Calories (estimated) 120 kcal / glass
150ml glass120 kcal
750ml bottle600 kcal
Grape Varieties 100% Syrah
Classification Vinho Regional Duriense
Region Douro
Estate Grown Yes
Fermentation Vessels Stainless steel vats
Oak Details 36% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak36%
Production Details Alcoholic fermentation lasted 7 days in stainless-steel vats and was followed by malolactic fermentation. Maturation lasted 10 months in wooden barrels, with 36% in new 225-L French-oak barrels. The overall estate harvest ran from September 5 to October 13 in dry weather. Recommended serving temperature is 16–18°C.
Tasting Notes Violet colour; intense cassis, bergamot, orange and wild flowers; fruity, fresh and round palate; polished tannins, pleasant texture and a strong finish.
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2017 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.5%
Residual Sugar 0.6 g/L
pH 3.56
Total Acidity 5.3 g/L
Calories (estimated) 120 kcal / glass
150ml glass120 kcal
750ml bottle600 kcal
Grape Varieties 100% Syrah
Classification Vinho Regional Duriense
Region Douro
Estate Grown Yes
Fermentation Vessels Stainless steel vats
Oak Details 20% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak20%
Production Details Alcoholic fermentation lasted 7 days in stainless-steel vats and was followed by malolactic fermentation. Maturation lasted 10 months in wooden barrels, with 20% in new French-oak barrels. Estate red and Port harvesting began August 21 and the overall harvest continued through September 28. Recommended serving temperature is 16–18°C.
Tasting Notes Violet colour; intense cassis, bergamot, orange and wild flowers; fresh palate, polished tannins, pleasant texture and a strong finish.
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2016 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.0%
Residual Sugar 0.6 g/L
pH 3.49
Total Acidity 5 g/L
Calories (estimated) 115 kcal / glass
150ml glass115 kcal
750ml bottle575 kcal
Grape Varieties 100% Syrah
Classification Vinho Regional Duriense
Region Douro
Estate Grown Yes
Fermentation Vessels Stainless steel vats
Oak Details 20% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak20%
Production Details Alcoholic fermentation lasted 10 days in stainless-steel vats and was followed by malolactic fermentation. Maturation lasted 10 months in wooden barrels, with 20% in new French-oak barrels. The main estate harvest began September 19; no wine-specific completion date is stated. Recommended serving temperature is 16–18°C.
Tasting Notes Fine balance and texture; pepper, cherry, mineral and spice; mocha and dark chocolate on the finish; poise.
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Shop prices
| Reference | Vintage / size | Price / bottle | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shop price | 2018 / 750ml | ≈ $33.88Original CHF 28.00 | topwines.ch ↗ |
| Shop price | 2017 / 750ml | ≈ $33.88Original CHF 28.00 | topwines.ch ↗ |
Producer Information
Website
Address
Vale de Mendiz, 5085-110 Pinhão, Portugal
Phone
+351 22 3770270
Email
Owner
AXA Millésimes
Cellarmaster
Carlos Agrellos