All grapes are grown on the estate.
The wine at the Quinta is made in the
traditional way:
All red wines / red Port are foot trodden in stone “lagares” with temperature control.
White wines ; the juice is separated from the skins and cool fermented.
All wines are estate bottled.
RED WINE 2007 RESERVA
Red table wine made from 30 years old vines grown in Schistous soil. Maturity is achieved by an eight months rest in french oak barrels.
Tasting Notes
Color: deep blood red with narrow garnet rim.
Nose: medium to high intensity, notes of blackberry also a hint of minerals.
Palate: full bodied. Powerful high intensity tannins,showing throughout the tasting.
Finish: complex and persistent finish.
Grape Varieties
40%
Touriga Nacional
25% Touriga Franca
20% Tinta Roriz
15% Traditionally planted low yield vineyards
Ageing
8 months in French oak barrels with the capacity of 250 lts
Alcohol
14.5%
Production
5000 L
10 YEARS OLD PORT
From 40 years old vines grown on schistous soils this signature Port is a blend of our best tawny Port reserves, with an average age of 10 years.
Tasting Notes
Color: Rich amber
Nose: Medium intensity with notes of dried fruits, caramelized orange peel and slightly balsamic.
Palate: Medium to full body, crisp acidity with hints of dried apricots and figs. Long finish and spicy in character.
Grape Varieties
80 % Traditionally planted low yield vineyards
20% Touriga National
Ageing
10 years in seasoned oak barrels
Alcohol
20.5%
EXTRA DRY WHITE PORT
A blend of our best white Port reserves with an average age of 5 years.
Tasting Notes
Color: Bright golden yellow.
Nose: Medium intensity, notes of white flowers with hints of ripe quince and white raisins.
Palate: Full medium sweet ,with a medium and refreshing acidity. Notes of almonds.
Grape Varieties
80% Malvasia Fina
20% Códega
Ageing
5 years in seasoned oak barrels
Alcohol
21.5%
VINTAGE PORT 2007
Bottled after two years maturation in seasoned oak casks.
Tasting notes
Colour : Almost opaque garnet centre,short violet rim
Nose: Abundante red fruit,very aromatic.
Palate: Full bodied with firm tannins,very well integrated with the fruit, balanced with plenty of elegance.
Finish: Very complex and long finish
Grape Varieties
90% traditionally
10% Touriga national
Ageing
2 years in seasoned oak barrels
Alcohol
20%
Other vintages with limited stocks: 1995 | 1997 | 2000 | 2004 | 2007 | 2011