Non Vintage
Douro, Portugal
Grape Varieties: Traditional grapes from Douro, mainly Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca, Tinta Roriz.
Vinification
Hand-harvest at their best moment, the grapes are destemmed, crushed and
vinified in a careful maceration with extraction of colour, tannins and aromas of
the pellicles, complemented by permanent pumping-over during fermentation.
This process takes place in stainless-steel vats at a controlled temperature between
28-30ºC, until reaching the desired Baumé. At this phase, grape brandy is added
(benefit), originating a fortified wine. Obtained by the lotation of wines with
variable levels of maturation and sources, lead through the ageing in stainless-steel
and wood for a minimum of 3 years, resulting in a rich wine, aromatic and with a
balanced sweetness.
Tasting Notes
Lively brown-orange coloured. Nose of honeydew fruit combined with vanilla
fragrant notes. Smooth and round taste, full of rich and involving flavours.
Recommendations
The wine should be stored in a fresh, dry and dark place, without temperature
variations, and the bottle must remain up-right. As a natural product, the Port
Wine is subject to create deposit when ageing. Once opened, it should be
consumed within 4 to 6 months. The periods here suggested are merely for
guidance, not implying the deterioration of the wine but only a slow evolution that
can lead to the loss of its original sensorial characteristics. Well fresh, it is the
ideal aperitif to be served with dried fruits. Combines perfectly with a large variety
of desserts with caramel, coffee, apricots and dried fruits. Magnificently with
caramelized nuts, tiramisu, hazelnut meringue pie and brie cheeses type. The
multiplicity of possible harmonies is superb, having the consumer the pleasure to go
in search of new flavours. Serve at a temperature between 12 and 14ºC.
Technical Details
Alcohol 20,0 %vol
pH 3,62
Total Acidity 3,92 g/dm3
Reducing Sugars 101,00 g/dm3
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