Non-vintage Technical Specifications
Alcohol 20.0%
Residual Sugar 66.6 g/L
Total Acidity 4.55 g/L
Calories (estimated) 205 kcal / glass
150ml glass205 kcal
750ml bottle1025 kcal
Grape Varieties Mixed-varietal old-vine plantings from Quinta do Tua plus Touriga Franca from Quinta dos Malvedos; the Tua varieties are not individually enumerated
Classification Reserve Ruby
Region Porto
Orientation South/South-West For The Quinta Dos Malvedos Vinha Dos Barcos Component
Sites Approximately one-third 2014 wine from Quinta do Tua's old stone terraces, one-third 2015 wine from the same Tua terraces, and one-third 2015 Touriga Franca from the Vinha dos Barcos vineyard at Quinta dos Malvedos
Vine Age Over 50 years for the Quinta do Tua mixed-varietal plantings; 32 years for the Quinta dos Malvedos Touriga Franca vines
Fermentation Vessels Lagares at the Quinta dos Malvedos winery
Base Wine Years 2014, 2015
Contains Added Sulfites Yes
Production Details The Quinta do Tua old-terrace plantings are reported to yield about 0.65 kg of grapes per vine; the finished-wine specification gives Baumé 3.7. The dated producer sheet recommends serving at 14–16°C, whereas the current official wine page recommends 12–16°C, so no single serving_temp_c value is proposed. The wine is bottled ready to drink and the current page advises upright storage and consumption within eight weeks after opening.
Tasting Notes Deep bluish-purple; blackberry, cassis, mint, eucalyptus, tar and spice aromas; concentrated dark plum, liquorice and chocolate flavours with fresh acidity and a persistent, taut finish
Food Pairing Rich nutty or chocolate desserts and cheeses, including blue cheese; alternatively served on its own
Producer Information
Website
Address
Rua Rei Ramiro, 514, 4400-281 Vila Nova de Gaia, Portugal
Phone
+351 223 776 490
Email
Owner
Symington Family Estates
Cellarmaster
Charles Symington