Quinta do Javali Tinto 2019

Quinta do Javali is a small wine property with 18ha dedicated to vines. It sits on the left bank of the Douro river, in the parish of Nagozelo do Douro, S. João da Pesqueira, a place with vineyard tradition since the beginning of the production of Port wine for export, in the late 17th, early 18th centuries.

"Using traditional techniques of the region we produce wines of natural quality."

Grape Varieties: Tinta Roriz, Touriga Franca, Touriga Nacional and Tinto Cão.

Tasting Note: Deep red. Nose dominated by notes of ripe red fruit with some hints of strawberry jam and raspberry, combined with nuances of spice. So well integrated, there are notes of toasted barrels of high quality, giving a greedy character to wine, with aromas of vanilla and brioche. In the mouth, it confirms the fruity aromas in harmony with this structure but elegant.

Vinification and Ageing: Manual harvest to 20 kg boxes. The grapes are fully stemmed before being trodden by foot in winepress (lagar). Spontaneous malolactic fermentation in new French oak barrels (50%) and in stainless steel (50%). Aged 18 months in new and old French oak barrels. The wine is not stabilized by cold and only has a slightly filtration.

Winemaker: António Mendes