2023 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.5%
Residual Sugar 0.6 g/L
pH 3.55
Total Acidity 5.6 g/L
Calories (estimated) 110 kcal / glass
150ml glass110 kcal
750ml bottle550 kcal
Grape Varieties Entirely Tinto Cão
Classification Douro DOC
Region Douro
Harvest Dates 17 August–28 September 2023
Estate Grown Yes
Fermentation Vessels Spherical concrete vat
Pressing Method Marc Gently Pressed After Alcoholic Fermentation
Oak Details 78% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak78%
Second Fill Oak22%
Oak Types French oak
Barrel Size 225
Bottling Date May 2025
Production Details Hand-harvested and carefully sorted grapes were completely destemmed, then fermented under temperature control in a spherical concrete vat with very gentle extraction and cap immersion by vat rotation. The marc was gently pressed after fermentation and the wine underwent malolactic fermentation before ageing for 11 months in 225 L French oak barrels (78% new and 22% one-vintage barrels). Recommended serving temperature is 16–18°C.
Tasting Notes Pale colour; intense varietal character; fresh red fruit, oak and a light chocolate note; elegant, fresh and balanced palate with integrated aromas and fine tannins.
2022 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.0%
Residual Sugar 0.6 g/L
pH 3.58
Total Acidity 5.8 g/L
Calories (estimated) 115 kcal / glass
150ml glass115 kcal
750ml bottle575 kcal
Grape Varieties Entirely Tinto Cão
Classification Douro DOC
Region Douro
Harvest Dates Estate red-grape harvest began 25 August 2022; the estate harvest finished 27 September 2022
Estate Grown Yes
Fermentation Vessels Spherical cement vats
Oak Details 60% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak60%
Second Fill Oak40%
Oak Types French oak
Barrel Size 225
Bottling Date May 2024
Production Details Fermented under temperature control in spherical cement vats with gentle pumping over; malolactic fermentation was completed in French oak barrels. The wine then aged for 12 months in 225 L French oak barrels (60% new and 40% one-vintage barrels). Recommended serving temperature is 16–18°C.
Tasting Notes Open ruby colour; red cherries, spice and floral notes; well-integrated tannins and vibrant acidity; layers of red fruit and subtle herbs with a refined, persistent finish.
2021 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.0%
Residual Sugar 0.9 g/L
pH 3.45
Total Acidity 5.6 g/L
Calories (estimated) 115 kcal / glass
150ml glass115 kcal
750ml bottle575 kcal
Grape Varieties Entirely Tinto Cão
Classification Douro DOC
Region Douro
Harvest Dates Estate red-grape harvest began 26 August 2021; the estate harvest finished 8 October 2021
Estate Grown Yes
Fermentation Vessels Spherical cement vats
Oak Details 60% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak60%
Second Fill Oak40%
Oak Types French oak
Barrel Size 225
Bottling Date May 2023
Production Details Fermented under temperature control in spherical cement vats with gentle pumping over; malolactic fermentation was completed in French oak barrels. The wine then aged for 12 months in 225 L French oak barrels (60% new and 40% one-vintage barrels). Recommended serving temperature is 16–18°C.
Tasting Notes Ruby colour; red cherries, spice and floral notes; tamed tannins and vibrant acidity; layers of red fruit and subtle herbs with a polished, persistent finish.
Producer Information
Website
Address
Vale de Mendiz, 5085-110 Pinhão, Portugal
Phone
+351 22 3770270
Email
Owner
AXA Millésimes
Cellarmaster
Carlos Agrellos