A dark ruby colored wine notable for its balsamic, forest, and star anise notes. Delicate with smooth tannins, spices and black tea take over your palate, giving way to a long-lasting aftertaste. An iconic Douro. 92 pts by Wine Enthusiast
WINEMAKER João Nicolau de Almeida
APPELLATION Douro
GRAPE VARIETIES 40% Vinhas Velhas (Old Vines) – 40% Touriga Nacional – 20% Touriga Franca
CULTURE & VINIFICATION Manual harvest in September. Grapes were transported to the winery in 22kg boxes. They were kept in cold storage for 12 hours, and then they were gravity-driven to the lagar, where fermentation took place.
AGING The wine was aged for 12 months in 225 L barrels and 600 L casks made of French and Austrian oak. The wine was bottled in June 2021.
ALCOHOL CONTENTS 13.5%
