2020 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.0%
Residual Sugar 0.6 g/L
pH 3.5
Total Acidity 5.5 g/L
Calories 124 kcal / glass
150ml glass124 kcal
750ml bottle620 kcal
Grape Varieties 100% Tinto Cão
Region Douro
Orientation South/Southwest
Grapes Picked 25 Sep 2020
Sites Exclusively the Liceiras parcel
Fermentation Vessels Temperature-controlled conical stainless-steel tanks
Oak Types French oak
Barrel Size 225
Used Oak Only Yes
Bottling Date June 2022
Production Details Fermented at 25–27°C with four gentle pump-overs per day, followed by malolactic fermentation in stainless steel. The exact 2020 sheet specifies that 100% of the wine matured for 11 months in seasoned 225 L French-oak barrels. The Liceiras parcel is stated to lie at 149–194 m. The live, undated producer profile separately describes 10 months in one-year barrels; because that generic specification differs from the exact-vintage sheet, it is retained only as an explicitly scoped discrepancy and does not replace the 2020 specification.
Tasting Notes Deep ruby; dark berries; subtle spice and oak; harmonious fruit-and-tannin balance; smooth texture; lingering, graceful finish
Critics Ratings James Suckling 92/100; Wine Enthusiast 94/100, Hidden Gem and Top 100 Best Buy
Vintages
2019 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.5%
Grape Varieties 100% Tinto Cão
Region Douro
Orientation South/Southwest
Sites Exclusively the Liceiras parcel
Fermentation Vessels Stainless-steel tanks
Oak Types French oak
Used Oak Only Yes
Production Details Fermented in stainless-steel tanks for 7 days, followed by malolactic fermentation. The entire lot matured for 10 months in second- and third-year French-oak barrels. The Liceiras parcel is reported at 149–194 m elevation.
Tasting Notes Lush red fruit; earthy aromas; subtle floral notes; fine yet rich texture; invigorating bright acidity
Critics Ratings James Suckling 91/100; Revista Grandes Escolhas 18/20