Bright red in color. Fine, very fruity and complex aroma, very fruity, with predominance of ripe black plums and cassis, very characteristic of this wine, with notes of vanilla from the aging in oak. Tasteful, full-bodied, complex, fruity red wine with velvety tannins, supported by good acidity, which provides a good balance and a fine, rather long finish.
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Food pairing
Pair with grilled pork chops and white meat dishes
Grapes: 35% Touriga Franca, 40% Tinta Roriz, 25% Touriga Nacional
Fermentation in stainless steel vats. The ageing of this Reserve was divided between stainless steel vats (50%) and French oak barrels, 25% new and 25% two years old, for 12 months.
A blend of three native grape varieties well known to Douro wine lovers - Tinta Roriz, Touriga Franca and Touriga Nacional -, which have their origin in some of the 20 "Quintas" belonging to Lavradores de Feitoria shareholders, located throughout Douro three sub-regions: Baixo Corgo, Cima Corgo and Douro Superior. On average, these vineyards are over 30 years old.
Alcoholcontent
14%
Store & Serve
Drink now. To drink up to 6 years after harvest year. Serve at 16-17 ° C
Critics & Awards
4,2/5 Vivino (419 ratings)
91/100 - James Suckling