Very dark and intense color. Rich fruity nose of black cherries, dark plums, chocolate and well integrated but discreet oak. Very rich structure, a lot of freshness and minerality. The velvety tannins are long, supple and elegant. Long-lasting and slow creamy aftertaste. A wine with a great aging potential
CHRYSEIA is one of the pioneers of the globally recognized revival of the non-reinforced Douro DOC wines. However, this wine, whose name means "golden" in ancient Greek - just like the name of the river in Portuguese - has remained true to its own style which contemplates elegance and balance. Chryseia symbolizes the union of a noble Portuguese tradition and an equally rich Bordeaux tradition in the creation of a new and modern wine style. CHRYSEIA was first put on the market in 2000
This excellent wine is the ultimate and sublime result of a collaboration between the Symington family and the French oenologist Bruno Prats. Very deep purple color. Rich and complex aroma of dark plums and black cherries with some subtle roasted nuts. Well-structured, assertive tannins that underline the aging potential of the wine. Attractive and supple fruit in the aftertaste
Food pairing
Perfect with all kinds of meat, game and the excellent companion of all kinds of cheese
Grapes: 53% Touriga Nacional & 47% Touriga Franca
15 months in French oak barrels of 400 liters
The best grapes from Prats and Symington's vineyards from the Upper Douro, Quinta de Roriz and Quinta da Perdiz. Another domain, Quinta da Vila Velha, which is privately owned by a member of the Symington family, has also contributed some of his best grapes, as for any vintage from Chryseia
Alcoholcontent
14,2 vol%
pH: 3,65
Store & Serve
Decant an hour before serving
Serve at 18 ° C
From now to 2023 to drink
Critics & Awards
18/20 - Revista de Vinhos Tasted: 01-Oct-2016
94/100 - Wine Spectator Tasted: 31-Mar-2017
Silver - International Wine & Spirit Competition, 2016