Description

TASTING NOTES

Deep ruby color. Very intense and complex aroma, with shrubby notes such as olive leaf, olive paste, black fruit, spices, pepper, balsamic, cedar and tobacco box. Stony, with discreet and very well integrated wood. On the palate it has a powerful attack, vibrant acidity, lively tannins, notes of spices, red fruits, with a very long and elegant finish

TYPE

Red

REGION

Douro DOC

VARIETIES

Touriga Nacional (40%); Tinta Roriz (2%); Touriga Franca (43%); Tinto Cão (5%); Sousão (10%).

HARVEST

2015

BOTTLE SIZE

750mL

ALCOHOLIC CONTENT

13,5%VOL

WINEMAKING

Luís Sottomayor

VINIFICATION

It is vinified in the Quinta da Leda winery, from grapes grown on that estate and from vineyards on our properties in the upper Douro. After destemming, the grapes are sent to stainless steel vats, where the alcoholic fermentation takes place. A long, gentle, temperature-controlled maceration takes place in order to extract the compounds that contribute to the color, aroma, taste and longevity of this wine.

ALLERGENS

Contains sulphites

STORAGE AND SERVING TIPS

STORE bottle horizontally. Although ready to drink, it has long ageing potential and will age well in the bottle. Optimum consumption time from 8-10 years after harvest date (on the label).

SERVING Decant at least 1-2 hours before serving to aerate and separate sediment (after keeping bottle upright for 24 hours). Recommended temperature: 16oC to 18oC. Consume within 24 hours of opening. Recommended temperature: 16oC to 18oC.

Consume within 24 hours of opening.

FOOD PAIRING

Ideal with cheeses, red meats and game dishes.