Wine prices
| Reference | Vintage / size | Price / bottle | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Producer priceRecommended retail price | — / 750ml | ≈ $35.38Original €31.50≈ £26.30 | www.elcorteingles.pt ↗ |
2021 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.0%
Residual Sugar 0.9 g/L
pH 3.62
Total Acidity 5.6 g/L
Calories 130 kcal / glass
150ml glass130 kcal
750ml bottle650 kcal
Grape Varieties 100% Touriga Nacional
Region Douro
Harvest Dates Touriga Nacional harvest began on 6 September 2021.
Sites Three parcels: Apontador (south/southwest exposure, 253–303 m); Tomba Chapeus (southeast/south/southwest, 155–241 m); and Mina (south/southwest, 185–222 m). Parcel proportions vary by vintage.
Fermentation Vessels Temperature-controlled conical stainless-steel vats
Oak Details 35% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak35%
Second Fill Oak50%
Third Fill Oak15%
Oak Types French oak
Bottling Date May 2023
Production Details The growing season combined abundant early rainfall with late-season heat stress; August exceeded 35°C for 11 consecutive days, followed by 13.8 L/m² of rain over four days from 17 September. Fermentation ran at 25–28°C in temperature-controlled conical stainless-steel vats, with extraction by pumping over; malolactic fermentation also occurred in stainless steel. The wine was aged entirely in wood for 12 months: 35% new French oak, 50% second fill and 15% third fill.
Tasting Notes Wild roses and violets; freshness and finesse; an elegant, vibrant palate with silky, finely textured tannins and a long, precise, graceful finish.
Vintages
2020 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 15.0%
Residual Sugar 0.83 g/L
pH 3.67
Total Acidity 5.4 g/L
Calories 136 kcal / glass
150ml glass136 kcal
750ml bottle680 kcal
Grape Varieties 100% Touriga Nacional
Region Douro
Harvest Dates Touriga Nacional was picked during the estate's overlapping harvest, which continued through 25 September 2020; the sheet does not state the variety's starting date.
Sites Three parcels: Apontador (south/southwest exposure, 253–303 m); Tomba Chapeus (southeast/south/southwest, 155–241 m); and Mina (south/southwest, 185–222 m). Parcel proportions vary by vintage.
Fermentation Vessels Stainless-steel tanks
Oak Details 20% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak20%
Second Fill Oak45%
Third Fill Oak35%
Oak Types French oak
Barrel Size 225
Bottling Date June 2022
Production Details After a rainy period through May, July remained above 35°C and August was hot and dry before rain arrived from 17 September. Fermentation in stainless-steel tanks lasted 8 days, followed by malolactic fermentation. The wine was aged entirely in wood for 12 months; the stated barrel allocation was 20% new French 225 L oak, 45% second-year and 35% third-year.
Tasting Notes Deep, powerful colour; wild berries, violets, pepper and chocolate; pronounced wood aromas, a sturdy tannic backbone and potential for extended bottle ageing.
Critics Ratings Wine Enthusiast 93/100 and Cellar Selection; James Suckling 94/100 and No. 38 in Top 100 Portugal.
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