2016 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 19.5%
Residual Sugar 92 g/L
pH 3.58
Total Acidity 4.4 g/L
Calories (estimated) 215 kcal / glass
150ml glass215 kcal
750ml bottle1075 kcal
Grape Varieties Touriga Nacional, Touriga Francesa, Tinta Roriz, Tinto Cão and Sousão predominate among traditional Douro varieties
Region Porto
Harvest Dates Main part of harvest began 2016-09-19
Fermentation Vessels Traditional stone lagares
Pressing Method Foot-Trodden
Barrel Size Large wooden casks called tonéis
Production Details Fermentation lasted 3 days. The wine matured for 4 years in large wooden tonéis; the wood was over 30 years old and intended not to transmit wood flavours. Recommended serving temperature: 10–14°C.
Tasting Notes Complex, with intense aromas of black fruits
Vintages
2013 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties Touriga Nacional, Touriga Francesa, Tinta Roriz, Tinto Cão and Sousão predominate among traditional Douro varieties
Region Porto
Harvest Dates Harvest began 2013-09-10
Fermentation Vessels Traditional stone lagares
Pressing Method Foot-Trodden
Barrel Size Large wooden casks called tonéis
Production Details Fermentation lasted 3 days. The wine matured for 4 years in large wooden tonéis; the wood was over 30 years old and intended not to transmit wood flavours. Recommended serving temperature: 10–14°C.
Tasting Notes Deep ruby; very fine tannic structure and solid backbone; elegant, pure fruit dominated by wild black fruits and spice
Producer Information
Website
Address
Vale de Mendiz, 5085-110 Pinhão, Portugal
Phone
+351 22 3770270
Email
Owner
AXA Millésimes
Cellarmaster
Carlos Agrellos