Quinta das Carvalhas Reserva Tinto 2021

The Quinta das Carvalhas Reserva represents the classic and original style of this Estate, by encompassing the various aspects of a terroir that is rich in diversity and with vineyards planted on both the northern and southern quadrants. This wine was born to portray the Estate’s history and tradition in the Douro DOC production by the hand of Pedro Silva Reis and his Fine Wine Division. Today, while we seek to inovate and rediscover old grape varietals, it is the classic Douro blends that emphasise our identity and respect for the terroir. It is the old vines planted on the north quadrant that ensure the structure, complexity and depth in this wine, while southern facing vineyards of Touriga Nacional offer its roundness and lush character.

Grape Varieties: Old Vines & Touriga Nacional

Tasting Notes: Shows a beautiful and deep ruby colour while on the nose we get fresh and intense varietal notes of ripe red berries, wild berries and herbs combined with delicated hints of oak, offering immense complexity and character. Full-bodied yet very freshly flavoured and balanced, with its north-facing character showing through flavours of wild berries and some cool earthiness. Finishes off long and lingering, with layers of flavours unveiling as you taste.

Winemaking and ageing: Grapes are handpicked and transported to the winery in 20kg boxes. After being manually sorted, the grapes of field blends, originating from old vines, are de-stemmed and slightly crushed before being transferred to a traditional granite lagar where they are foot troden throughout the fermentation process. Grapes from the Touriga Nacional variety are equally de-stemmed and crushed before moving into the fermentation tank. The must is fermented at a 24-26ºC. The wine ages in new (20%) and used (80%) french oak barrels for a period of 12 months before bottling.

Food Pairing: Game dishes. Red meat. Strong sauces with mountain spices. Murshrooms. Espargus. Lentils. Best served at 14ºC - 16ºC. Drink now or cellar up to 15-20 years.