Believing that the quality of the fruit at harvest is the key to producing fine wines, we work hard to allow our vines to evolve and ripen naturally, without any artificial aid, and to flourish in harmony with the wild Douro flora. We avoid the use of herbicides and pesticides, preferring to control weeds through repeated strimming. In the Winery the natural yeasts are allowed to ferment. All our wine must is wholly or partially foot trodden and contains no additives or fining products.
Minimum interference. Our wines are also made as naturally as possible. We do not inoculate for Fermentation or Malolactic, and as a consequence our wines take a little longer to develop. Maintaining low levels of Free Sulphur, our barrel-aged wines are racked for sediment and bottled unfiltered. Since 2000, we have gained a reputation for a bold style of winemaking. Our ancient vines, tiny yields and “organic” practices produce deeply structured, fruit driven red wines high in polyphenols. Naturally fermented and foot trodden, they are rich exemplars of the unique Douro heritage
In contrast to earlier years 2019 was relatively trouble free. A dry winter followed by a good ripen- ing season gave way to a dry summer and perfect harvesting weather on 9th September.
ABV: 13%
PH: 3.7
Volatil: 0.6
Acido Total: 5.1
SO2 Livre: 15
SO2 Total: 53
Acucar Redutors: 2.56
Made from our old vines, naturally fermented and foot trodden in stone Lagares. Aged in new American oak barrels for 10 months. Bottled unfiltered.
Rich concentrated ripe fruit, elegant texture and fine wood tannins. Long and structured finish.
In contrast to earlier years 2019 was relatively trouble free. A dry winter followed by a good ripen- ing season gave way to a dry summer and perfect harvesting weather on 9th September.
ABV: 13%
PH: 3.7
Volatil: 0.6
Acido Total: 5.1
SO2 Livre: 15
SO2 Total: 53
Acucar Redutors: 2.56
Blended from our young vines, namely Touriga Franca, Tinta Roriz, Touriga Nacional and Tinto Cao. Naturally fermented and foot trodden in stone lagares. Aged for 6 months in American Oak barrels. Bottled unfiltered.
Rich chunky fruit showing hints of ripe red fruits. Full bodied, concentrated with a spicy struc- ture and a full aromatic finish.
We had a wet winter, a mild flowering season and early budburst in March. Mild and warm condi- tions prevailed through to harvest at end of August.
ABV: 13%
PH: 3.7
Volatil: 0.6
Acido Total: 5.1
SO2 Livre: 15
SO2 Total: 53
Acucar Redutors: 2.56
Direct pressed Touriga Franca with cool natural fermentation in Stainless Steel vats over 30 days. Decanted off the fine lees and filtered prior to bottling.
Rich with fresh notes of ripe strawberries and summer berries. Long attractive mineral finish.
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Douro, Portugal
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