2023 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.0%
Residual Sugar 0.6 g/L
pH 3.55
Total Acidity 5.3 g/L
Calories (estimated) 115 kcal / glass
150ml glass115 kcal
750ml bottle575 kcal
Grape Varieties 40% Touriga Francesa, 30% Tinta Roriz, 15% Touriga Nacional, 10% Tinto Cão, 5% Sousão
Region Douro
Harvest Dates 17 Aug 2023 to 28 Sep 2023
Fermentation Vessels Stainless-steel vats
Oak Types French oak
Barrel Size 225
Bottling Date 16 Jun 2025
Production Volume 64,000 bottles
Bottles64,000
Production Details Hand-picked grapes were manually sorted and completely destemmed; selected yeasts were used. Fermentation took place in stainless-steel vats at 25–27°C, followed by malolactic fermentation. The wine matured for 11 months in 225-L French-oak barrels. Recommended service is 16–18°C.
Tasting Notes Bright, medium-intensity colour; intense red-fruit aromas with delicate spice; fresh and medium-bodied, with integrated tannins, balanced acidity and an elegant finish.
2022 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.5%
Residual Sugar 1 g/L
pH 3.63
Total Acidity 5.2 g/L
Calories (estimated) 110 kcal / glass
150ml glass110 kcal
750ml bottle550 kcal
Grape Varieties 40% Touriga Francesa, 25% Tinta Roriz, 20% Touriga Nacional, 10% Tinto Cão, 5% Sousão
Region Douro
Harvest Dates Red grapes were already being harvested on 2022-08-25; the estate harvest finished on 2022-09-27.
Fermentation Vessels Stainless-steel vats
Oak Types French oak
Barrel Size 225
Bottling Date 17 Jun 2024
Production Details Hand-picked grapes were manually sorted and completely destemmed; selected yeasts were used. Fermentation took place in stainless-steel vats at 25–27°C, followed by malolactic fermentation. The wine matured for 11 months in 225-L French-oak barrels previously used for one or two vintages. Recommended service is 16–18°C.
Tasting Notes Vibrant red colour, fresh fruity aromas, smooth palate, fruit flavours and a lingering finish.
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2021 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.0%
Residual Sugar 0.99 g/L
pH 3.38
Total Acidity 5.9 g/L
Calories (estimated) 115 kcal / glass
150ml glass115 kcal
750ml bottle575 kcal
Grape Varieties 40% Tinta Roriz, 35% Touriga Francesa, 15% Tinto Cão, 10% Touriga Nacional
Region Douro
Harvest Dates Red-grape harvest began 2021-08-26; estate picking finished 2021-10-08.
Fermentation Vessels Stainless-steel vats
Oak Details 5% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak5%
Oak Types French oak
Barrel Size 225
Production Details Vinified in stainless-steel vats for 7 days, followed by malolactic fermentation. The wine matured for 10 months in 225-L French-oak barrels, with 5% new barrels. Recommended service is 16–18°C.
Tasting Notes Dark colour; balanced, fresh and expressive; aromatic, well-structured palate with good acidity, bright fruit and a long aftertaste.
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2020 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties 40% Touriga Francesa, 25% Touriga Nacional, 25% Tinta Roriz, 10% Tinto Cão
Region Douro
Harvest Dates Red-wine harvest: 2020-09-01 to 22 Sep 2020
Fermentation Vessels Stainless-steel vats
Oak Types French oak
Barrel Size 225
Production Details All grapes were hand-picked and destemmed. Fermentation occurred in stainless-steel vats at 25–27°C, followed by malolactic fermentation in stainless steel. The wine matured for 12 months in 225-L French-oak barrels aged two or three years. Recommended service is 16–18°C.
Tasting Notes Intense ruby colour; young, lively red and wild-fruit aromas with subtle oak; balanced structure, integrated round tannins, freshness and a long, seductive finish.
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2019 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.5%
Residual Sugar 0.6 g/L
pH 3.44
Total Acidity 6 g/L
Calories (estimated) 110 kcal / glass
150ml glass110 kcal
750ml bottle550 kcal
Grape Varieties 40% Touriga Francesa, 25% Touriga Nacional, 20% Tinta Roriz, 15% Sousão
Region Douro
Harvest Dates Red-variety harvest began 2019-09-09; estate harvesting finished 2019-10-18.
Fermentation Vessels Stainless-steel vats
Oak Types French oak
Production Details All grapes were hand-picked and destemmed. Fermentation occurred in stainless-steel vats at 25–27°C, followed by malolactic fermentation in stainless steel. The wine matured for 12 months in French-oak barrels previously used for two or three vintages. Recommended service is 16–18°C.
Tasting Notes Intense ruby colour; young red and wild-fruit aromas with oak; balanced body, integrated round tannins, freshness and a long, seductive finish.
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2018 Technical Specifications
Region Douro
Fermentation Vessels Truncated-conical stainless-steel vats
Oak Types French oak
Barrel Size 225
Production Details Selected grapes were completely destemmed and fermented in truncated-conical stainless-steel vats at 25–27°C, followed by malolactic fermentation in stainless steel. The wine matured for 11 months in 225-L French-oak barrels aged two or three years. Recommended service is 16–18°C.
Tasting Notes Deep ruby colour; intense fruit with light woody tones; balanced, medium-bodied palate, silky tannins and a long, flavourful finish.
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2017 Technical Specifications
Region Douro
Fermentation Vessels Stainless-steel vats
Oak Types French oak
Production Details Selected grapes were completely destemmed and fermented in stainless-steel vats at 25–27°C, followed by malolactic fermentation in stainless steel. The wine matured for 10 months in French-oak casks of different ages. Recommended service is 16–18°C.
Tasting Notes Elegant and fresh, with fruit notes and a smooth, balanced structure.
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Producer Information
Website
Address
Vale de Mendiz, 5085-110 Pinhão, Portugal
Phone
+351 22 3770270
Email
Owner
AXA Millésimes
Cellarmaster
Carlos Agrellos