“Return to the past...”: In the Old Douro, wines were mostly produced with a blend of white and red grapes, as this was the case with the vineyards of the time. Also because lighter wines (open in colour), with more freshness, less tannins and lighter alcohol were appreciated.
The current generation, inspired by the conversations of their parents and grandparents about this type of wine, combined wit h the Quinta's location on the half-slope at altitude (between 350m and 600m), type of grape varieties and altitude, decided to revive this ancestral method of production in Douro Valley.
Although the inspiration is the memories of the past, the aim is to produce a very current Claret, where the balance between fruit and vegetable, volume and acidity, freshness and tannins is sought. This harmony resulted in a gastronomic claret.
Grape Varieties: Blend of several traditional Douro grape varieties in Altitude. 85% red grapes; 15% white grapes.
Tasting Note: Colour: Light Red. Aroma: Fresh fruit, floral, red fruits with light mint. Flavour: Fruity, fresh and elegant with slight vegetable nuances that give it freshness.
Vinification: Partial destemming, fermentation in mill with foot treading, finishing the fermentation in used barrels.
Ageing: 8 months in used oak and 6 months in the bottle.
Gastronomy: Cheeses, sausages, grilled meats, risottos, spicy dishes, proving to be very versatile, depending on the time of year. It is recommended to drink it at a temperature of 12-14ºC.
Ageing Ability: It is an elegant, fresh wine, with good acidity, specific to the Douro Terroir at altitude. A positive ageing in bottle of 3 to 6 years is expected.
Winemakers: João Moreira & Luís Soares Duarte.
