COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2023
GRAPE
Tinta Roriz, Touriga Franca, Touriga Nacional
PRODUCER
Adega Cooperativa de Vila Real
REGION
Douro
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium
Finish
Medium - Long
Intensity
Mid - Pronounced
Tannins
Medium - High
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Founded in 1955, Adega de Vila Real is located in the heart of the Douro Demarcated Region, the oldest demarcated wine region in the world and a UNESCO World Heritage site. Operating as a cooperative, it brings together over 1,000 local smallholders who cultivate steep, schistose terraces. This collaborative model serves as a vital economic pillar for the region, preserving traditional family farming. The Reserva Tinto represents a benchmark for modern Douro reds, showcasing the unique terroir of the Baixo Corgo sub-region where high-altitude plots help retain freshness and balance.
ALCOHOL
14.0%
AVG. PRICE
€5
STYLE
Classic
VEGAN
NO
SULPHITES
YES
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
16-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Adega de Vila Real was founded in 1955 and works with over 1,000 local smallholders across the Douro.
Fact 02
The vineyards are planted on steep schist terraces at altitudes up to 550 meters to preserve freshness.
Fact 03
The 2023 vintage received a highly respectable 90-point score from Decanter World Wine Awards.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The grapes are hand-harvested from mid-slope schistose vineyards ranging from 100 to 550 meters in elevation. Upon arrival at the winery, the fruit is destemmed and crushed. Fermentation takes place in temperature-controlled stainless steel vats at approximately 24°C, accompanied by prolonged maceration to optimize extraction of color, structure, and polyphenols. Following malolactic fermentation, a portion of the final blend is aged for 12 months in a combination of French and American oak barrels before bottling.
