Quinta de La Rosa Touriga Franca Tinto 2020

Grape Varieties: 100% Touriga Franca

Terroir: Despite being a very old region, the Douro still has, thanks to its large size and enormous diversity of terroirs, much to be explored. Quinta de La Rosa is a good example of this diversity, with vines from around 100m high, next to the river in the imposing Vale do Inferno, to 500 meters in altitude in the Lamelas vineyard. We also have several east, north and south sun exposures and a great diversity of grape varieties. Always with a privileged view of the Douro River, all the Quinta's grapes are letter A – the best the region has to offer. The poor and shale soils, combined with a very varied topography, favor full-bodied wines with excellent levels of minerality, acidity and freshness. This combination of complexity and power, which is achieved when we have good maturation, and the elegance and freshness so characteristic of our Quinta, have made our wines famous. Our wines are elegant in expressing their terroir without exaggerating maturation, extraction, tannin or wood.

Tasting Notes: This wine is marked by its ruby nuances. With floral and fruity aromas in perfect balance, where wild flowers and ripe blackberries stand out. In the mouth it is quite elegant, with a firm structure and a dense body.

Vinification: All the grapes used in this wine are from Quinta de La Rosa. Most of the grapes for this wine come from the vineyards of Vedeal. Fermented in stainless steel vats before aging for 15 months in French oak barrels (20% new wood). Bottled in November 2022.

Gastronomy: Suitable for Vegans. Gluten-free.

Winemaker: Jorge Moreira