COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2020
GRAPE
Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca
PRODUCER
Quinta do Pessegueiro - Sociedade Agricola e Comercial Lda.
REGION
Douro
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
The ALUZÉ Pessegueiro is a red wine from Quinta do Pessegueiro in Portugal's Douro region, produced from the Touriga Nacional and Touriga Franca grape varieties. The estate, owned by Roger Zannier since 1991, combines modern and traditional winemaking practices to express the character of its terroir. The vineyards are situated on terraced schist slopes at varying altitudes, contributing to the wine's unique profile. The 2020 vintage is recognized for its balance and potential for aging.
ALCOHOL
13.5%
AVG. PRICE
€11
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
16-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Vineyards are terraced on schist soils, reaching altitudes of up to 500 meters.
Fact 02
The estate comprises three distinct plots: Pessegueiro, Teixeira, and Afurada.
Fact 03
Roger Zannier, a prominent figure in the wine world, acquired Quinta do Pessegueiro in 1991.
Fact 04
The wine is a blend of Touriga Nacional and Touriga Franca, classic Douro red grapes.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The winemaking process for ALUZÉ Pessegueiro involves harvesting grapes in September, which are then stemmed and partially pressed before being conveyed by gravity to fermentation tanks. Fermentation takes place in wooden and stainless steel vats or tanks at controlled temperatures, with careful maceration management. Following fermentation, the wine is aged for 12 months in various wooden vessels, including foudre, oak tanks, concrete vats, or oak barrels, contributing to its final profile.
