Wine prices
| Reference | Vintage / size | Price / bottle | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Producer priceRecommended retail price | — / 750ml | ≈ $56.04Original €49.90≈ £41.66 | www.elcorteingles.pt ↗ |
2020 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 15.0%
Residual Sugar 0.83 g/L
pH 3.71
Total Acidity 5.5 g/L
Calories 138 kcal / glass
150ml glass138 kcal
750ml bottle690 kcal
Grape Varieties 80% Touriga Nacional; 20% Touriga Francesa
Classification Douro DOC
Region Douro
Estate Grown Yes
Vine Age Selected from the estate's oldest vines
Fermentation Vessels Stainless-steel tanks; oak barrels for part of malolactic fermentation
Oak Details 60% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak60%
Second Fill Oak40%
Oak Types French oak
Barrel Size 225
Bottling Date June 2022
Production Details Fermented in stainless-steel tanks for 8 days, followed by malolactic fermentation, some of which was completed in oak barrels. The wine was aged entirely in 225 L French-oak barrels for 12 months: 60% new and 40% second-year barrels.
Tasting Notes Intense fruit; remarkable volume and structure; extraordinary complexity; long, fruity finish; exuberant when young.
Critics Ratings James Suckling 94/100
Vintages
2019 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.0%
Residual Sugar 0.8 g/L
pH 3.49
Total Acidity 5.7 g/L
Calories (estimated) 115 kcal / glass
150ml glass115 kcal
750ml bottle575 kcal
Grape Varieties 70% Touriga Nacional; 30% Touriga Francesa
Classification Douro DOC
Region Douro
Harvest Dates The estate's red-grape harvest ran from 9 September to 18 October 2019; the varieties used for this wine were harvested during a two-week period, but their exact dates are not stated.
Fermentation Vessels Stainless-steel tanks; tank and 225 L French-oak barrels for malolactic fermentation
Oak Details 35% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak35%
Oak Types French oak
Barrel Size 225
Bottling Date May 2021
Production Details Fermented in stainless-steel tanks for 10 days, followed by malolactic fermentation in tank and 225 L French-oak barrels. The wine was aged entirely in wood for 12 months, with 35% new French oak; the source does not specify the age or type of the remaining wood.
Tasting Notes Intensely concentrated fruit; wild, delicate aromatic nose; long, fresh finish; harmony, balance and finesse.
Critics Ratings Wine Enthusiast 94/100, Cellar Selection; Falstaff 93/100; Revista de Vinhos 17/20; Grandes Escolhas 18.5/20
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